theo đòi
[tʰɛw˧˧ ʔɗɔj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to imitate (in order to show that one is not inferior)
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
theo đòi chúng bạnto imitate you all
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to address oneself to (something) (to prepare oneself)
Register: formal
Examples
theo đòi bút nghiênto ready oneself for one's studies
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “theo đòi” mean?
(verb) to imitate (in order to show that one is not inferior)
Is “theo đòi” formal or informal?
theo đòi is generally formal.
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