gấp đôi

[ɣəp̚˧˦ ʔɗoj˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to fold in two; to fold double; to double

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

gấp đôi một tờ báoto fold a newspaper in half
gấp đôi cái mền lại cho ấm thêmto fold a blanket double for extra warmth

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

(adjective) double; twofold; twice

Examples

thuốc tẩy mới mạnh gấp đôi để diệt mầm bệnhthe new bleach with double strength for killing germs
Bà ta chi tiêu gấp đôi những gì mà bà ta kiếm được.She spends double what she earns.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “gấp đôi” mean?

(verb) to fold in two; to fold double; to double

Is “gấp đôi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.