hãi
[haːj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to fear; to be afraid (of)
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hãi” mean?
(verb) to fear; to be afraid (of)
Is “hãi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.