quán tính
[kwaːn˧˦ tïŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) matter of course
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
làm theo quán tínhto make a move as a matter of 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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) inertia
Examples
Quán tính giúp viên bi duy trì vận tốc nếu ta triệt tiêu hoàn toàn lực cản.Inertia allows the marble to maintain its velocity when all other forces are absent.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “quán tính” mean?
(noun) matter of course
Is “quán tính” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“matter of course” (English) — near equivalent.