a ri
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
"Like this / this way" — Central (Huế) for standard "như thế này".
Register: informal
Where it’s used: Central Vietnam
Sources & notes
Documented in yody.vn "Rứa là gì?" dialect dictionary (retrieved 2026-08-05); pending editorial confirmation.
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Common questions
What does “a ri” mean?
"Like this / this way" — Central (Huế) for standard "như thế này".
Is “a ri” formal or informal?
a ri is generally informal.
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