khống
[xəwŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) to not give what should or must be given
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nộp thuế khốngto report taxes lower than it should be so you pay lower taxes
khai khốngto not give information you have to give, e.g. by giving false information
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 “khống” mean?
(adverb) to not give what should or must be given
Is “khống” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.