hèn chi
[hɛn˨˩ t͡ɕi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
No wonder! — the Southern word; Northerners say thảo nào.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Ra là vậy — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói thảo nào.
Interjection
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Hèn chi bữa nay nó vui dữ, thi đậu rồi.No wonder he’s so happy today — he passed the exam.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “hèn chi” mean?
No wonder! — the Southern word; Northerners say thảo nào.
Is “hèn chi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“thảo nào” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.