trí cùng lực kiệt
[t͡ɕi˧˦ kʊwŋ͡m˨˩ lɨk̚˧˨ʔ kiət̚˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(adjective) stumped and exhausted; at a loss as to what to do; at one's wits' end; at the end of one's rope
AdjectiveRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
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Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trí cùng lực kiệt” mean?
(adjective) stumped and exhausted; at a loss as to what to do; at one's wits' end; at the end of one's rope
Is “trí cùng lực kiệt” formal or informal?
trí cùng lực kiệt is generally formal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“the end of one's rope” (English) — near equivalent.