t
[təː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(pronoun) abbreviation of tao, tau, (sometimes) tôi, or tớ
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Texting shorthand for “tao” — I/me (blunt, between close friends); pairs with “m” (mày, you).
How to use it
✗ Avoid it when
With elders or strangers — tao/mày reads as rude outside close friendship.
Register: informalConnotation: blunt, familiar
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Origin
Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture
Sources & notes
Curated editorially (texting-shortcut collection, July 2026).
Common questions
What does “t” mean?
(pronoun) abbreviation of tao, tau, (sometimes) tôi, or tớ
Is “t” formal or informal?
t is generally informal.