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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

còn lại, còn tồn tại

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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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vẫn còn sống

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Sense 3

Meaning · English

(adverb) yet; still

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

vẫn; còn

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Sense 4

Meaning · English

(adverb) in the event of, if

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nếu; trong trường hợp

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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.