hẳn hoi
[han˧˩ hɔj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) proper
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Làm ăn hẳn hoi vô, thì người ta mới tín nhiệm.Only by properly doing your job will others hold their trust on you.
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) distinct
Examples
Chính mắt tôi thấy hẳn hoi, nhầm sao được.It could not be a mistake since I witnessed the event with my bare eyes.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hẳn hoi” mean?
(adjective) proper
Is “hẳn hoi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.