Tiếng Việt · Word Candidate

tề

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Meaning · English

A pointing particle — "look, over there!" — the Central counterpart of standard "kìa" ("ngó tề!").

Where it’s used: Central Vietnam

Sources & notes

Documented in yody.vn "Rứa là gì?" dialect dictionary (retrieved 2026-08-05); pending editorial confirmation.

Common questions

What does “tề” mean?

A pointing particle — "look, over there!" — the Central counterpart of standard "kìa" ("ngó tề!").

Is “tề” formal or informal?

tề is generally informal.

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