hồi âm
[hoj˨˩ ʔəm˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to reply, to respond (to a letter)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) reply, response
Examples
Thư gửi đã lâu mà vẫn chưa có hồi âm.There is still no reply although the letter was sent long ago.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hồi âm” mean?
(verb) to reply, to respond (to a letter)
Is “hồi âm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.