dễ thương
[ze˦ˀ˥ tʰɨəŋ˧˧]
In Vietnamese, 'cutie' is expressed as dễ thương.
Dễ thương is a common and versatile way to say 'cute' in Vietnamese. If you want to refer to a 'cutie' specifically as a noun (a cute thing or object), you can add đồ before it to say đồ dễ thương.
Meaning: cute person or animal (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term dễ thương is composed of dễ (easy) and thương (to love), literally meaning 'easy to love'.
Which one should you use?
A synonym for dễ thương is đáng yêu, which often carries a slightly stronger sense of being 'adorable' or 'lovable'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase dễ thương functions as an adjective meaning 'cute' or 'lovely'.
Did you know?
- Depending on the tone and context, dễ thương can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is being mischievously annoying, acting as a counterpart to the English 'how cute'.
- While dễ thương means 'cute', the word thương is distinct from yêu (to love). Thương often implies a protective, compassionate love or a feeling of pity for someone, adding a layer of tenderness to the word 'cutie'.
- The word đồ in đồ dễ thương is typically used for objects, but when applied to people, it can be a playful or flirtatious way to call someone a 'little thing' or a 'rascal'.
Examples in context
- Khi nhìn thấy em bé đáng yêu này, tôi không thể không cười.When I see this cute baby, I can't help but smile.
- Anh ấy là một người dễ thương và rất lịch sự.He is a cute and very polite person.
- Cô bé ấy thật dễ thương khi cười.That little girl looks so cute when she smiles.
- Con mèo con này quá đáng yêu.This kitten is too cute.
Example conversation
Hùng and Chi are looking at a photo of Chi's puppy.
- HùngCon chó của Chi nhìn dễ thương quá.Chi's dog looks like such a cutie.
- ChiCảm ơn Hùng, nó rất quấn người.Thanks Hùng, it is very affectionate.
- HùngĐúng là một dễ thương chính hiệu.It really is a genuine cutie.
- ChiĐể mình gửi thêm ảnh cho bạn xem.Let me send you more photos to see.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dễ thương, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
