lợi dụng

[ləːj˧˨ʔ zʊwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to utilise; to use; to make use of

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

sử dụng; tận dụng

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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to exploit; to take advantage of

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bóc lột; lợi dụng

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Common questions

What does “lợi dụng” mean?

(verb) to utilise; to use; to make use of

Is “lợi dụng” formal or informal?

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