Vietnamese slang meaning
Vietnamese slang meaning for “đi đường quyền”: community-written definitions, real examples, and tone or region notes so you can use it naturally.
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Insult / ToxicUsed sarcastically to mock or needle someone.
Keyboard warrior / fake tough guy
Example
“Đừng đi đường quyền nữa, ngoài đời có dám nói không?”
“Stop acting tough online — would you say that IRL?”
sarcastic · insult · online_only · gen_z
General SlangCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
To work or study extremely hard.
Example
“Phải cày thôi.”
“Gotta grind.”
neutral · slang · nationwide · cross_generational
Insult / ToxicCarries mocking or insulting undertones.
Nonsense, silly, or meaningless.
Example
“Nói gì xàm vậy.”
“What nonsense are you saying?”
rude · insult · south · cross_generational
Meme / InternetCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
Someone who overthinks: reads too much into small things, worries easily, or spins worst-case scenarios in their head.
Example
“Cậu ấy kiểu người overthinking — gửi “ok” là nghĩ cả ngày là mình làm gì sai.”
“They’re such an overthinker — you reply “ok” and they spend the whole day assuming they messed up.”
humorous · meme_phrase · nationwide · cross_generational
Insult / ToxicUsed sarcastically to mock or needle someone.
Delusional confidence in one's own ability.
Example
“Nó bị ảo tưởng sức mạnh.”
“He's completely delusional about his own strength.”
sarcastic · insult · nationwide · gen_z
Meme / InternetCarries mocking or insulting undertones.
A person or vibe that is emotionally harmful: draining, manipulative, petty, or consistently negative.
Example
“Group chat đó toxic quá — thoát cho khỏe.”
“That group chat is so toxic — leaving is self-care.”
rude · meme_phrase · online_only · gen_z
Meme / InternetCommon as a meme or online-behavior reference.
Getting exposed or caught up in a scandal — when your wrongdoing, bad take, or shady behavior gets publicly revealed. The Vietnamese equivalent of 'getting cancelled' or 'getting called out.'
Example
“Ca sĩ đó dính phốt vì clip cũ bị đào lại.”
“That singer got exposed when an old clip resurfaced.”
humorous · meme_phrase · online_only · gen_z
Meme / InternetUsually playful or humorous in context.
The authentic version of the 'soft girl' archetype — genuinely loves pastel aesthetics, cute things, and being doted on. Used proudly and without irony by those who fully embrace the vibe.
Example
“Tui bánh bèo chính hiệu, thích pastel và gấu bông, có gì không?”
“I'm the real soft girl deal — pastels and plushies, what about it?”
playful · meme_phrase · nationwide · cross_generational
Meme / InternetUsed sarcastically to mock or needle someone.
Mildly toxic — someone with some problematic behaviors that occasionally bother or affect others, but not a full-on destructive force. Lightly draining rather than catastrophic.
Example
“Bạn ấy người toxic nhẹ thôi, hay than vãn nhưng không cố ý.”
“They're mildly toxic — always complaining but not intentionally harmful.”
sarcastic · meme_phrase · nationwide · cross_generational