ứ đọng
[ʔɨ˧˦ ʔɗawŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to stagnate
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Muỗi hay đẻ trứng nơi có nước ứ đọng.Mosquitoes often lay their eggs where the water stagnates.
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 “ứ đọng” mean?
(verb) to stagnate
Is “ứ đọng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.