còn
[kɔn˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to remain; to be left; to still have or exist
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chúng ta còn mười phút nữa.We have ten minutes left.
Còn ai khác ở đấy?Who else was there?
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
(verb) to be alive
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) yet; still
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) in the event of, if
Examples
Nắng thì đi, còn mưa thì nghỉ.Go if it's sunny. If it's rain, don't.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “còn” mean?
(verb) to remain; to be left; to still have or exist
Is “còn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.