thụ động

[tʰu˧˨ʔ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) passive or reactive rather than active or proactive

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

(adjective) synonym of bị động (“passive”)

Common questions

What does “thụ động” mean?

(adjective) passive or reactive rather than active or proactive

Is “thụ động” formal or informal?

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