ỷ
[ʔi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to rely; compare dựa (“to lean; to rely”, in a more positive way)
VerbConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ỷ (lại) vàoto rely on
thói ỷ lại(the bad habit/the disapprovable conduct of) reliance
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “ỷ” mean?
(verb) to rely; compare dựa (“to lean; to rely”, in a more positive way)
Is “ỷ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.