bì sì
[ʔɓi˨˩ si˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) taciturn and morose
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] khuôn mặt bì sì của ông hơi dúm lại, dường như ông cũng đau lắm, xót lắm.[…] his morose face tightened slightly, as if he too was in deep pain —such sorrow.
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 “bì sì” mean?
(adjective) taciturn and morose
Is “bì sì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.