quỷ sứ
[kwi˧˩ sɨ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a type of errand demon in the world of the dead
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nghịch như quỷ (sứ)(of a child) very mischievous
Nhà tôi có hai thằng quỷ sứ.There are two little "demon boys" in my family.
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
in the world
existing or happening anywhere
English
Near equivalent
nghĩ sao
(adverb) how the hell; how in the world; what were you thinking?
Tiếng Việt · via in the world
Near equivalent
hà cớ gì
why the hell; why in the world; why in God's name
Tiếng Việt · via in the world
Near equivalent
vạn quốc
(noun) all the countries in the world
Tiếng Việt · via in the world
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Common questions
What does “quỷ sứ” mean?
(noun) a type of errand demon in the world of the dead
Is “quỷ sứ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“in the world” (English) — near equivalent.