hồ hởi
[ho˨˩ həːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) feeling happy, excited, or enthusiastic; cheerful
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cha Thi rất vui, lấy ra bức ảnh, hồ hởi nói: "Bà nhìn bức hình này xem. Có tôi và Cha Bình, có bà trong bức ảnh này không?".Father Thi was very glad; he produced a picture and cheerfully said, "Have a look at this picture. It has me and Father Bình; are you in it?"
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “hồ hởi” mean?
(adjective) feeling happy, excited, or enthusiastic; cheerful
Is “hồ hởi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.