ít khi

[ʔit̚˧˦ xi˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adverb) seldom, rarely

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

hiếm khi

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Adverb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Tôi có một trái tim và trong đời sống hằng ngày tôi ít khi để ý tới nó.I have a heart and in everyday life I rarely pay attention to it.

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 “ít khi” mean?

(adverb) seldom, rarely

Is “ít khi” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.