thiệt thòi

[tʰiət̚˧˨ʔ tʰɔj˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) disadvantaged; deprived

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

Examples

Jessica Cox […] chịu nhiều thiệt thòi khi sinh ra không có tay.

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) disadvantage; handicap

Common questions

What does “thiệt thòi” mean?

(adjective) disadvantaged; deprived

Is “thiệt thòi” formal or informal?

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

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