rít lên
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
to hiss
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con rắn rít lên khi bị chọc.The snake hissed when it was poked.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Depending on the subject, rít lên can also mean to screech or squeal. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “rít lên” mean?
to hiss
Is “rít lên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.