hà cớ
[haː˨˩ kəː˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) why; for what reason; what is the purpose
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vậy thì hà cớ làm sao chúng ta còn quá nặng nề với việc phải thi...So then for what reason are we still extremely burdened with needing to take exams...
Hà cớ vào showbiz làm gì để bị chê cười...Why enter show business in order to be ridiculed...
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “hà cớ” mean?
(adverb) why; for what reason; what is the purpose
Is “hà cớ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.