lép vế
[lɛp̚˧˦ ve˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to yield (to); to be inferior (to)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thế mình đã yếu, muốn đỡ lép vế thì liên hiệp với nhau vẫn hơn.For our situation right now remains shaky, it's better to become allied if we wish to minimize some chance of being overwhelmed.
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 “lép vế” mean?
(verb) to yield (to); to be inferior (to)
Is “lép vế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.