Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

ní

[ni˧˦]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a friend of the same age

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bạn cùng tuổi

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Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) a sworn brother or sister (traditionally involving a formal oath-swearing ritual at a temple)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

anh chị em thệ nguyện

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(pronoun) you (used familiarly and affectionately between close friends)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người được gọi thân mật

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(pronoun) you (used playfully as a term of address for anyone, regardless of age)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người được gọi một cách thân mật

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What does “ní” mean?

(noun) a friend of the same age

Is “ní” formal or informal?

ní is generally informal.

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