Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

siết chặt

[siət̚˧˦ t͡ɕat̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to tighten by gripping very hard

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

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Meaning · English

(verb) to tighten (enforcement, management, inspection, etc.)

siết chặt quản lí nhà nướcto tighten or consolidate state managerial enforcement

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What does “siết chặt” mean?

(verb) to tighten by gripping very hard

Is “siết chặt” formal or informal?

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

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