Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

hỉ

[hi˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to blow (one's nose)

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

hỉ mũito blow the nose

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Meaning · English

(noun) happy event; joy; celebration

việc hỉwedding

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Meaning · English

(particle) Used to clarify what one is wondering in a friendly way: oh really?; is that so?

Meaning · English

(particle) Used to create a tag question: isn't it?; huh?

Rứa hỉ?So, wasn't it?

Phim ni hay hỉ?This movie really good, don't you think?

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What does “hỉ” mean?

(verb) to blow (one's nose)

Is “hỉ” formal or informal?

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

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