khẩn thiết
[xən˧˩ tʰiət̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) urgent, pressing
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trước lởi khẩn thiết của bà, tôi không thể nói lời từ chối.At her pressing words, I could not refuse.
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 “khẩn thiết” mean?
(adjective) urgent, pressing
Is “khẩn thiết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.