dữ dội

adjective

Hanoi [zɨ˦ˀ˥ zoj˧˨ʔ]Huế [jɨ˧˨ joj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [jɨ˨˩˦ joj˨˩˨] browser voice

Syllables · tones

dữcreaky risingngã dộiheavynặng

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

dữ dội means fierce; violent; raging.

Meanings of dữ dội in English

Adjective

fierce; violent; raging; severe

Etymology

-ôi reduplication of dữ.

Frequently asked questions

What does dữ dội mean in English?

dữ dội (adjective) means "fierce; violent; raging".

How do you pronounce dữ dội?

IPA: Hanoi [zɨ˦ˀ˥ zoj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [jɨ˨˩˦ joj˨˩˨]. Tones: dữ — creaky rising tone (ngã), dội — heavy tone (nặng).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.