tịch thu
[tïk̟̚˧˨ʔ tʰu˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to confiscate
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hồi anh còn đi học, mang điện thoại lên lớp mà để thầy cô thấy là bị tịch thu liền.When I was a student, if you brought your phone to class and got seen by a teacher, confiscation was a sure go.
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 “tịch thu” mean?
(verb) to confiscate
Is “tịch thu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.