tất yếu
[tət̚˧˦ ʔiəw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) inevitable
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Kết cục tất yếu của kẻ ngu dốt là sự thất bại thê thảm.A man of dullness will naturally end up in absolute failure.
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
(adjective) indispensable, absolutely necessary
Examples
Có gia đình là mưu cầu tất yếu của mọi người.Being married is the indispensable desire of everybody.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tất yếu” mean?
(adjective) inevitable
Is “tất yếu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.