khỉ
[xi˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) monkey (primate)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
trò khỉa "monkey trick" / a stupid comedy routine
Hay cái con khỉ!Good my ass!
Mấy con khỉ đang leo lên cây.The monkeys are climbing the tree.
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
(noun) ape (animal)
Examples
Hành tinh khỉPlanet Of The Apes
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “khỉ” mean?
(noun) monkey (primate)
Is “khỉ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.