thậm chí
[tʰəm˧˨ʔ t͡ɕi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) even
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhiều tháng, thậm chí nhiều năm.Several months, even several years.
Thậm chí một miligram chất độc cũng đủ chết người.Even a milligram of the poison can kill a person.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “thậm chí” mean?
(adverb) even
Is “thậm chí” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.