thử thách
[tʰɨ˧˩ tʰajk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to challenge; to try; to put to the test
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
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “thử thách” mean?
(verb) to challenge; to try; to put to the test
Is “thử thách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“put to the test” (English) — near equivalent.