xuống cấp
[suəŋ˧˦ kəp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to degrade, to deteriorate
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Căn nhà đã được xây hàng chục năm mà không được sửa chữa, gây xuống cấp nghiêm trọng.The house was built decades ago without repair, causing serious deteriorate.
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 “xuống cấp” mean?
(verb) to degrade, to deteriorate
Is “xuống cấp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.