hỉ
[hi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to blow (one's nose)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hỉ mũito blow the nose
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
(noun) happy event; joy; celebration
Examples
việc hỉwedding
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(particle) Used to clarify what one is wondering in a friendly way: oh really?; is that so?
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(particle) Used to create a tag question: isn't it?; huh?
Examples
Rứa hỉ?So, wasn't it?
Phim ni hay hỉ?This movie really good, don't you think?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
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.