mua chuộc
[muə˧˧ t͡ɕuək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to bribe; to buy off
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bạn, bạn đừng nghĩ là lúc nào bạn cũng có thể mua chuộc tôi bằng đồ ăn nhé!Don't think you'll always be able to placate me with food!
Tatoeba sentence #9001456 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “mua chuộc” mean?
(verb) to bribe; to buy off
Is “mua chuộc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.