liệt cường

[liət̚˧˨ʔ kɨəŋ˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) superpower, a nation with utmost powers compared to others

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Đối đầu với một liệt cường như Mỹ thật không dễ ăn mà.It was impossible to beat a superpower like the US.

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 “liệt cường” mean?

(noun) superpower, a nation with utmost powers compared to others

Is “liệt cường” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.