This is the 677th most frequent Vietnamese word.
đói
Hungry.
The word 'đói' is used to express physical hunger or the need for food.
Tôi đang đói và cần ăn ngay.
I am hungry and need to eat right away.
In this sentence, 'đói' reflects a broader context of hardship and lack, often related to poverty.
Hắn sống trong hoàn cảnh đói nghèo triền miên.
He lives in a state of perpetual poverty and hunger.
Here, 'đói' is used metaphorically to indicate a desire or longing for something, not food.