chỉ
[t͡ɕi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Register: informal
Sense 3
Register: informal
Sense 4
Register: informal
Examples
Chị hỏi "Tắm ở đâu, mấy cưng ?". Tôi chỉ xuống kinh.She asked, "Where can I bathe, sweethearts?" I pointed down the canal.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chỉ” mean?
(noun) thread
Is “chỉ” formal or informal?
chỉ is generally informal.