hì hụi
[hi˨˩ huj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) diligently (doing hard work)
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dì rót trà mời Hưng, rồi bần thần nhìn ra sân, chỗ ông Mười hì hụi kéo cưa một mình, lưng đẫm mồ hôi,[…]She poured tea for Hưng and tiredly looked out into the yard, where Mười was diligently pulling his saw on his own, his back drenched in sweat, […]
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hì hụi” mean?
(adverb) diligently (doing hard work)
Is “hì hụi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.