ít khi
[ʔit̚˧˦ xi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) seldom, rarely
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.