siết chặt
[siət̚˧˦ t͡ɕat̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to tighten by gripping very hard
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to tighten (enforcement, management, inspection, etc.)
Examples
siết chặt quản lí nhà nướcto tighten or consolidate state managerial enforcement
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
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.