dõi
[zɔj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to follow closely; to keep track of
Examples
mắt dõi theo từng cử chỉ của người lạeyes following every gesture of the stranger
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) crossbar over a gate
Examples
đóng dõi chuồng trâu(literally, “to fasten the crossbar of a buffalo pen”)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) alternative spelling of rõi (“to shine, beam”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Hà Nội”
Common questions
What does “dõi” mean?
(verb) to follow closely; to keep track of
Is “dõi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.