trọng tội

[t͡ɕawŋ͡m˧˨ʔ toj˧˨ʔ]

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

Meaning · English

(noun) serious crime or offence; mortal sin; felony

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Việc mày mới làm là trọng tội đó biết không.What you have just done is a serious crime, you know?

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 “trọng tội” mean?

(noun) serious crime or offence; mortal sin; felony

Is “trọng tội” formal or informal?

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