đì
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗi˨˩]Huế [ʔɗɪj˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đì means synonym of mắng; to harass; to bully.
Meanings of đì in English
Verb
- synonym of mắng (“to scold; to chide; to reprimand”) ≈ mắng
- to harass, to bully (especially as a form of retaliation)
- Nó không dám cãi vì sợ bị cô đì.S/he didn't dare to talk back in fear of being harassed by her teacher.
Words with đì
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, đì could be written as 𠽮. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Possibly related to đày (“to exile internally”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đì mean in English?
đì (verb) means "synonym of mắng; to harass; to bully".
How do you pronounce đì?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗi˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗɪj˨˩]. Tones: đì — falling tone (huyền).