độ
[ʔɗo˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
động đất mạnh 7 độ Rích-tean earthquake of magnitude 7
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) short for độ C (“degree Celsius”)
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Examples
Nó sốt nhẹ, cỡ 38 độ.He has a light 38-degree fever.
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a diopter
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Examples
tăng độ(of eyes) to get worse vision
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to help one passing through their obstacles; to save from difficulties
Register: informalConnotation: humorous
Examples
Số gì hên thế, ai độ cho không biết nữa.Whose blessing did this guy receive to be this lucky?
Trời độ.God helped him.
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Common questions
What does “độ” mean?
(noun) a degree
Is “độ” formal or informal?
độ is generally informal; connotation: humorous.