đồ vô dụng
What does đồ vô dụng mean? đồ vô dụng is a Vietnamese strong that translates to “useless piece of shit / good-for-nothing” in English.
Literal Translation
thing without use
Meaning & Usage
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"useless piece of shit / good-for-nothing"
You serve no purpose. You contribute nothing. In a culture that deeply values usefulness to family and community, being declared 'vô dụng' is saying you've failed at the most basic requirement of existing.
Examples in the Wild
A wife angry at her husband: 'Đồ vô dụng! Việc gì cũng không xong!' (You useless thing! Can't finish a single task!)