vô tri

[vo˧˧ t͡ɕi˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) mindless; unsentient

Register: informalConnotation: affectionate

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

Examples

vật vô triinanimate objects

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) clueless, silly

Register: informalConnotation: affectionate

Examples

chiếc meme/trend vô tria silly meme/trend
cậu/cô bé vô tri dễ thươnga silly yet cute boy/girl

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “vô tri” mean?

(adjective) mindless; unsentient

Is “vô tri” formal or informal?

vô tri is generally informal; connotation: affectionate.