dọ
verbnouncombining form
Hanoi [zɔ˧˨ʔ]Huế [jɔ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jɔ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
dọ means to walk carefully; to grope one's way.
Also spelled dò — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of dọ in English
Verb
- to walk carefully (step by step); to grope one's way
- to investigate, trace, probe
- to check or review carefully; to proofread
Noun
- cutting
- birdtrap (usually with a noose)
Combining form
- reduplicant of dặn, only used in dặn dò
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, dọ could be written as 𠻀. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Frequently asked questions
What does dọ mean in English?
dọ (verb) means "to walk carefully; to grope one's way".
How do you pronounce dọ?
IPA: Hanoi [zɔ˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jɔ˨˩˨]. Tones: dọ — heavy tone (nặng).