xung yếu
[sʊwŋ͡m˧˧ ʔiəw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) of special strategic importance
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trong bảy sao Bắc đẩu thì sao Thiên quyền có độ sáng thấp nhất, lại là chỗ lòng gáo nối với chuôi gáo, rất là xung yếu,[…]Among the seven stars of the Big Dipper, Megrez is the least bright one while it is where the body of the dipper links to the handle of the dipper, giving it a strategic position, […]
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 “xung yếu” mean?
(adjective) of special strategic importance
Is “xung yếu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.