trối chết
[t͡ɕoj˧˦ t͡ɕet̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) to death, for dear life, desperate
Adjective
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trối chết” mean?
(adjective) to death, for dear life, desperate
Is “trối chết” 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?
“for dear life” (English) — near equivalent.