Tiếng Việt · Saying Attested

gì cơ

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Meaning · English

Northern "what was that? / come again?" — polite non-comprehension; "cơ" is a distinctly Hà Nội particle.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

không hiểu rõ

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Literally: what, though?

Where it’s used: More common Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam

Examples

Gì cơ? Anh nói to lên chút, ồn quá.Sorry, what? Speak up a bit — it's loud in here.

Editorial example (batch 048)

Sources & notes

Editorial addition (2026-08-05 conversational-phrase pass): everyday spoken formula selected for the speak-first curriculum; definition and example original.

Topics: Everyday talk

Common questions

What does “gì cơ” mean?

Northern "what was that? / come again?" — polite non-comprehension; "cơ" is a distinctly Hà Nội particle. Literally: what, though?

Is “gì cơ” formal or informal?

gì cơ is generally informal.

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