nửa chừng
[nɨə˧˩ t͡ɕɨŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) half-done; unfinished; halfway (through)
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
làm nửa chừng bỏ dởto leave a job unfinished
bỏ học nửa chừngto drop out halfway through one's course
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 “nửa chừng” mean?
(adverb) half-done; unfinished; halfway (through)
Is “nửa chừng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.