hớt hải
[həːt̚˧˦ haːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) in a panic
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bà hớt hải chạy vô xóm, nhờ hai thanh niên lực lưỡng võng Hai Mân ra nhà bảo sinh quận.In a panic, she ran to the neighbors to ask for two strong youths to carry Hai Mân to the district maternity ward.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hớt hải” mean?
(adjective) in a panic
Is “hớt hải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.