thiết yếu
[tʰiət̚˧˦ ʔiəw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) essential, indispensable
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Các câu lạc bộ địa phương là một phần thiết yếu của cuộc sống làng quê.Local clubs are an essential part of village life.
Tatoeba sentence #11374529 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “thiết yếu” mean?
(adjective) essential, indispensable
Is “thiết yếu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.