Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

bì sì

[ʔɓi˨˩ si˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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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.

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Sources & notes

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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.

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