vật dục
[vət̚˧˨ʔ zʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) desire for material wealth
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] còn người thường vẫn cứ bị vật-dục quyến dũ, hay khuynh-hướng về đường công-lợi.[…] while ordinary people continue being seduced by material wealth or gravitate towards personal gain.
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 “vật dục” mean?
(noun) desire for material wealth
Is “vật dục” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.