chủ ý

[t͡ɕu˧˩ ʔi˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) intention; purpose

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mục đích; ý định

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to intend (to); to mean (to)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

có ý định; muốn

Machine-translated — suggest a fix

Common questions

What does “chủ ý” mean?

(noun) intention; purpose

Is “chủ ý” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.