dế
[ze˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) cricket
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đêm nào tôi cũng nghe tiếng dế.I hear crickets every night.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) cell phone/mobile phone
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “dế” mean?
(noun) cricket
Is “dế” formal or informal?
dế is generally informal.