vượt
[vɨət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to cross a mark, line or obstacle
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
(chạy) vượt ràoto jump over a fence or hurdle; to hurdle
vượt đèn đỏto run a red light
Đoạn này đông xe, đừng vượt.There’s a lot of traffic here, so don’t overtake.
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 “vượt” mean?
(verb) to cross a mark, line or obstacle
Is “vượt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.