ngồi
[ŋoj˨˩]
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
ngồi khôngto sit around idly
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
(verb) to be somewhere for a long period of time
Examples
ngồi nhà đáto be in prison
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to hold (a position)
Examples
ngồi ghế thủ tướngto hold the seat of prime minister
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngồi” mean?
(verb) to sit
Is “ngồi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.