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nói chi

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Meaning · English

Central Vietnamese "say what?" — either a genuine "what did you say?" or a mild "what are you even saying", depending on tone.

Literally: say what

Where it’s used: More common Miền Trung · Central Vietnam

Examples

Ồn quá, em nói chi anh nghe không rõ?It's so noisy — what did you say? I couldn't hear you.

Editorial example (batch 046)

Sources & notes

Discovered via slangviet.com (headword reference only; definition and example written independently for Idiomer). Retrieved 2026-08-05. Reference page: slangviet.com/phrases/noi-chi.

Common questions

What does “nói chi” mean?

Central Vietnamese "say what?" — either a genuine "what did you say?" or a mild "what are you even saying", depending on tone. Literally: say what

Is “nói chi” formal or informal?

nói chi is generally informal.

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