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.

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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.