a dua
[ʔaː˧˧ zuə˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to ape; to blindly imitate (something bad or wrong from others)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Analects, XIII.23; 1972, Vietnamese translation & annotations by Nguyễn Hiến LêConfucius said: “The noble person acts harmoniously yet is not conformist; the petty person is conformist yet does not act harmoniously.”
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 “a dua” mean?
(verb) to ape; to blindly imitate (something bad or wrong from others)
Is “a dua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.