kìa
[kiə˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(pronoun) there (farther than “kia” but still visible); over there
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hôm kìathree days ago
ngày kìathree days later
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) Exclamation used before an appeasing remark, often in response to a previous uncaring expression that displeased the other person in a conversation; or, used to express disapproval.
Register: informal
Examples
Kìa em! Anh trêu có một tí mà cũng dỗi.Hey now dear! I was just kidding around, why do you have to get sullen all of a sudden?
Kìa! Sao còn đứng đực ra đó? Bắt tay vào làm ngay đi chứ!Hey! Why still standing there? Get to work immediately!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “kìa” mean?
(pronoun) there (farther than “kia” but still visible); over there
Is “kìa” formal or informal?
kìa is generally informal.