này
[naj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông này là nha sĩ đó anh.This man is a dentist.
Giờ này rồi còn lông bông gì vậy?Why are you idling around at this time of the day?
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
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(particle) prefixes someone's name or kinship title, used to call for their attention
Examples
Này ai ơi!Hey whoever there!
Này Lan!Hey Lan!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(particle) suffixes someone's name or kinship title, usually functions both as a focus marker and signaling a question
Examples
Khoa này, nghe nói em sắp chuyển nhà hả?Hey Khoa, are about to move out as I/we've heard?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “này” mean?
(determiner) this
Is “này” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.