hả hê
[haː˧˩ he˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) satisfied
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nụ cười hả hê, chiến thắng của bà ta lập tức nở ra như miếng bánh phồng tôm thả vào chảo mỡ đang sôi reo.A satisfied and victorious smile immediately blossomed on her lips, like a piece of prawn cracker dropped into a frying pan sizzling with oil.
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 “hả hê” mean?
(adjective) satisfied
Is “hả hê” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.