đội
[ʔɗoj˧˨ʔ]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) team
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đội mình cần chơi đoàn kết hơn.Our team needs to play more as a unit.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to wear (headgear)
Examples
Nhớ đội nón bảo hiểm khi ra đường nha.Remember to wear helmet when you're on the road.
đầu đội trời, chân đạp đất(of a man) having masculine qualities such as strength, determination, decisiveness, etc.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “đội” mean?
(noun) team
Is “đội” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.