nguy kịch
[ŋwi˧˧ kïk̟̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) critical; serious
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bác sĩ nói rằng bà ngoại vẫn còn bệnh nặng, nhưng bà đã thoát cơn nguy kịch rồi.The doctor said that grandmother is still very sick, but she's out of the woods.
Tatoeba sentence #837165 (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 “nguy kịch” mean?
(adjective) critical; serious
Is “nguy kịch” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.