khóc thét
[xawk͡p̚˧˦ tʰɛt̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to burst into loud wailing
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lạc mất mẹ trong đám người dày đặc trước sân trường, nó bèn khóc thét lên.(As she) could not find her mother in the dense crowd in front of the schoolyard, she cried and cried.
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 “khóc thét” mean?
(verb) to burst into loud wailing
Is “khóc thét” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.