Definition

Adjective: - Very tired, exhausted: "dứ" describes a state of extreme physical or mental fatigue, often used in certain Vietnamese dialects.

Usage

• "Dứ" is primarily a dialectal word. Its usage is regional and may not be universally understood in all Vietnamese-speaking communities.
• It functions as a predicate adjective, typically following the subject and a linking verb like "là" (to be) or simply following the subject directly in descriptive sentences.
• It is considered informal.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • Làm việc cả ngày, tôi thấy dứ quá. (Working all day, I feel very tired.)
  • Nó chạy bộ mười cây số nên giờ dứ lắm. (He ran ten kilometers, so now he's exhausted.)

Advanced Usage

• The word "dứ" can sometimes imply a tiredness that is overwhelming or makes one unable to continue.

Variants and Related Words

• Nhứ: This is a more common variant or a word with identical meaning ("very tired") in some dialects. The reference states "dứ (dialecte) như nhứ", meaning "dứ" (dialect) is like "nhứ".
• Mệt (adj): Tired. This is the standard, universally understood word for "tired".
• Mệt lử / Mệt nhoài / Mệt phờ (adj phrases): Idiomatic expressions meaning "dead tired", "completely exhausted".
• Kiệt sức (adj): Exhausted, depleted of strength.

Synonyms

• Mệt mỏi: Weary, tired.
• Đuối sức: Fatigued, lacking strength.
• Rã rời: (Of limbs or body) feeling limp and exhausted.

Important Note

The definitions numbered 1 and 2 provided in the reference context (e.g., "đưa ra cho thấy cái ham chuộng..." and "đưa các vật dùng đánh đập...") are for the verb "dứ" (to tease/tempt or to threaten by showing a weapon). These are homographs—different words that share the same spelling. This entry focuses solely on the adjectival "dứ" meaning "very tired". The verbal forms are separate lexical entries.

adj

1. very tired