d sounds like “z” — like the z in “zoo”
particle
1
(polite yes / respectful acknowledgement)
Examples
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Dạ, em hiểu rồi.
Yes, I understand. (politely)
Dạ?
Yes? / Pardon? (respectful)
Usage
Has no real English equivalent. It opens a reply to someone older/respected to show deference — closer to a respectful “yes…” tone than a word. Saying it makes the whole sentence polite.
Example sentences
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Tom gan dạ.
Tom was brave.