j
[zi˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(pronoun) abbreviation of gì
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) abbreviation of gì
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Texting shortcut for “gì” — what. “j z” / “j v” = gì vậy (what’s up / what is it?).
Literally: gi → j.
Register: informalConnotation: texting shorthand
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Origin
Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture
Sources & notes
Listed in vi.wikipedia “Teencode” (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30).
Common questions
What does “j” mean?
(pronoun) abbreviation of gì
Is “j” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.