đa nghi
[ʔɗaː˧˧ ŋi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) distrustful, by nature suspicious
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tào Tháo vốn đa nghi, vậy nhưng vẫn tin vào sự trá hàng cúa Hoàng Cái,[…]Cáo Cāo was by nature suspicious, but still fell for it when Huáng Gài feigned surrender, […]
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “đa nghi” mean?
(adjective) distrustful, by nature suspicious
Is “đa nghi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.