dì
[zi˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) maternal aunt, mother's sister
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) stepmother; stepmom
Examples
Coordinate term: dượng
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “dì” mean?
(noun) maternal aunt, mother's sister
Is “dì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.