Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tức tưởi

[tɨk̚˧˦ tɨəj˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(adjective) tragic; miserable

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

một cái chết tức tưởia tragic death

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Meaning · English

(adjective) Describing the sobbing sound in someone stricken with pain: mournful

khóc tức tưởia mournful weeping

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What does “tức tưởi” mean?

(adjective) tragic; miserable

Is “tức tưởi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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