hoài nghi
[hwaːj˨˩ ŋi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to doubt; to disbelieve
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tôi là một người hoài nghi bẩm sinh.I'm a born skeptic.
Tatoeba sentence #11260644 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) doubt
Common questions
What does “hoài nghi” mean?
(verb) to doubt; to disbelieve
Is “hoài nghi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.