ưng ý
[ʔɨŋ˧˧ ʔi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) to one's wishes, satisfactory
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có những chiếc tủ, bàn, ghế đặt đóng chưa đẹp, chị Quyên yêu cầu thợ sửa tới khi ưng ý.Some of the cupboards, tables, and chairs have not yet been placed beautifully; Ms Quyên requires the workmen to amend them until they are to her wishes.
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
(adjective) satisfied
Examples
Thế nhưng, nam ca sĩ tỏ ra khá hài lòng: "Tôi rất ưng ý. […]"However, the singer declares to be rather happy: "I am very satisfied. […]"
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ưng ý” mean?
(adjective) to one's wishes, satisfactory
Is “ưng ý” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.