dại
[zaːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Foolish, naive — the Northern word; Southerners say khờ.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Khờ khạo, thiếu khôn ngoan — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói khờ.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Cây này mọc dại chứ đâu ai trồng.This tree grows naturally, nobody planted it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “dại” mean?
Foolish, naive — the Northern word; Southerners say khờ.
Is “dại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“khờ” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.