rỉ
[zi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) rusty; rusted
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to leak, to drip
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to whisper
Examples
Tôi rời khỏi phòng bệnh, đi tới rỉ tai với Đường Bác Hiên đang chờ bên ngoài phòng bệnh mấy câu,[…]I left the hospital room and whispered a few words in the ear of Táng Bóxuān, who was waiting outside the hospital room, […]
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “rỉ” mean?
(adjective) rusty; rusted
Is “rỉ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.