vết xe đổ
[vet̚˧˦ sɛ˧˧ ʔɗo˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) past mistakes; that which led to an undesirable situation
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đây là điểm mà Việt Nam đang cố gắng tránh vết xe đổ từ Thái Lan và Bali.This is where Vietnam is trying to avoid going down the same path as Thailand and Bali.
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 “vết xe đổ” mean?
(noun) past mistakes; that which led to an undesirable situation
Is “vết xe đổ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.