đố kị
[ʔɗo˧˦ ki˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be envious
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh càng làm tốt, họ càng đố kị, anh càng sống thẳng anh càng có thêm kẻ thù.The more he did well, the more they grew envious; the more upright he lived, the more enemies he had.
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 “đố kị” mean?
(verb) to be envious
Is “đố kị” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.