biết thế
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see biết, thế.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh nói thế thì em biết thế.I can only take your word for it.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
if (only) I'd known; had I known
Examples
Biết thế thì tao chả đến đâu.If only I knew, I'd never have come.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “biết thế” mean?
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see biết, thế.
Is “biết thế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.