thất lễ
[tʰət̚˧˦ le˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) impolite
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ở nhà kiêng ngồi giữa bậc cửa, e thất lễ.When at home, avoid sitting on the doorstep, so as not to be impolite / discourteous.
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 “thất lễ” mean?
(adjective) impolite
Is “thất lễ” formal or informal?
thất lễ is generally formal.