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.