theo đòi

[tʰɛw˧˧ ʔɗɔj˨˩]

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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

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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)

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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