hãy
[haj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) do; let's (mild imperative sentence-initial particle)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hãy cho biết ...Tell me ...
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
(adverb) still; yet
Examples
hãy còn trẻstill young
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hãy” mean?
(adverb) do; let's (mild imperative sentence-initial particle)
Is “hãy” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.