Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

uổng phí

[ʔuəŋ˧˩ fi˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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

Meaning · English

(verb) to waste (time, effort, money, etc.) in vain

Verb

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “uổng phí” mean?

(verb) to waste (time, effort, money, etc.) in vain

Is “uổng phí” formal or informal?

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

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