vi diệu
[vi˧˧ ziəw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) subtle and delicate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] còn tính và đạo Trời là phần vi-diệu, phi đối với người học-lực đã thâm viễn, thì Ngài không hay nói đến, cho nên không mấy người được nghe vậy.[…] while the nature and the way of Heaven are subtle and profound – [Confucius] would seldom speak of this with people whose learning was not profound, and so few people ever heard him speak about this.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) amazing
Examples
Thật là vi diệu!How amazing!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vi diệu” mean?
(adjective) subtle and delicate
Is “vi diệu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.