Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

hống hách

[həwŋ͡m˧˦ hajk̟̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) overbearing; domineering

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cách hành xử chuyên chế, lấn át

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Adjective

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Ta sống mãi trong tình thương nỗi nhớ, Thuở tung hoành hống hách những ngày xưa.I live on in the memories of, Those long gone domineering roaming days.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “hống hách” mean?

(adjective) overbearing; domineering

Is “hống hách” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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