đích thị

[ʔɗïk̟̚˧˦ tʰi˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adverb) certainly; without a doubt

Adverb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Nó đích thị là thằng ăn trộm tối qua.He was no doubt the thief last night.

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “đích thị” mean?

(adverb) certainly; without a doubt

Is “đích thị” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.