đoái hoài
[ʔɗwaːj˧˦ hwaːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to take care of something or somebody with kindness
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Không có vợ bên cạnh thì hắn không đoái hoài đến nhà cửa gì cả.Without his wife there, he never cares of the household chores.
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 “đoái hoài” mean?
(verb) to take care of something or somebody with kindness
Is “đoái hoài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.