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hẳn hoi

[han˧˩ hɔj˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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

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Meaning · English

(adjective) proper

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

Làm ăn hẳn hoi vô, thì người ta mới tín nhiệm.Only by properly doing your job will others hold their trust on you.

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Meaning · English

(adjective) distinct

Chính mắt tôi thấy hẳn hoi, nhầm sao được.It could not be a mistake since I witnessed the event with my bare eyes.

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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.

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