Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

coi

[kɔj˧˧]

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

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to look, watch (over), observe, read, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhìn, theo dõi, quan sát, đọc, v.v.

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Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”

Examples

coi emto babysit one's younger sibling

coi mắtto meet with a date via a dating service

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

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to be considered

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

được coi là

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Examples

Đây được coi là một trong những chiến công vĩ đại của nhân loại.This is considered one of the most glorious victories of mankind.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(interjection) [Look at yourself!] What the heck are you doin'?

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nhìn mình đi!

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Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam Used Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”

Common questions

What does “coi” mean?

(verb) to look, watch (over), observe, read, etc.

Is “coi” formal or informal?

coi is generally informal.

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