Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

hì hụi

[hi˨˩ huj˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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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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Common questions

What does “hì hụi” mean?

(adverb) diligently (doing hard work)

Is “hì hụi” formal or informal?

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