kia
[kiə˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) that, over there
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) other, opposite
Examples
Khi ngồi nhìn lên chúng ta nghĩ đó là phía trên, nhìn xuống ta nghĩ đó là phía dưới. Nhưng cùng một lúc đó, đồng loại ta ở phía bên kia địa cầu nhìn sẽ thấy ngược lại.When we are seated and look up, we imagine that is above; looking down we imagine that is below. But at the same time, people at the other side of the world will see it the other way around.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) two removed from the present
Examples
ngày kiathe day after tomorrow
hôm kiathe day before yesterday
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) over there
Common questions
What does “kia” mean?
(adjective) that, over there
Is “kia” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.