hướt
[hɨət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to slip, to slide
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Giang thấy rõ ràng lúc cây sào trong tay má đang chỏi vào thành sà lan trượt hướt lên,[…]Giang clearly saw it when the pole in her mother's hands that was planted against the side of the barge suddenly slipped upward; […]
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 “hướt” mean?
(verb) to slip, to slide
Is “hướt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.