ước thúc
[ʔɨək̚˧˦ tʰʊwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to restrain
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thường những kẻ có học-thức rộng mà không có lễ nhượng để ước thúc lấy mình, thì hay sinh ra kiêu-căng, làm mất cái thái-độ ôn-hòa khiêm-nhã của người quân-tử.Those with broad learning but without propriety and deference restraining them often end up arrogant and lose the mild and humble demeanor of a gentleman.
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 “ước thúc” mean?
(verb) to restrain
Is “ước thúc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.