xe bị hỏng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: bị hỏng xe
Meaning · English
for a vehicle to break down
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Xe tôi vừa bị hỏng giữa đường.My car just broke down on the way.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Xe bị hỏng is the natural word order; bị hỏng xe is not standard. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “xe bị hỏng” mean?
for a vehicle to break down
Is “xe bị hỏng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.