đỏ con mắt
[ʔɗɔ˧˩ kɔn˧˧ mat̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) expectantly; for a long time; desperately
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lúc qua Hà Nội, tớ đi tìm quán bar đỏ con mắt.When I was in Hanoi, I went all over the place looking for a bar.
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 “đỏ con mắt” mean?
(adverb) expectantly; for a long time; desperately
Is “đỏ con mắt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.