Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

lép vế

[lɛp̚˧˦ ve˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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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.

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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.

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