dãi
[zaːj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) saliva, especially sticky or slimy saliva
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
yếm dãia bib
chảy dãito let saliva out of one's mouth (while sleeping or being hungry looking at food); to have one's mouth watered
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to stay in the sun
Common questions
What does “dãi” mean?
(noun) saliva, especially sticky or slimy saliva
Is “dãi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.