ì
[ʔi˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to be immovable; to be motionless (despite being pushed etc.)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đừng có đứng ì ra đó!Don't just stand 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 remain unchanged despite the strong impact externally; to be inert, sluggish, obstinate, stubborn, etc.
Common questions
What does “ì” mean?
(verb) to be immovable; to be motionless (despite being pushed etc.)
Is “ì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.