thí
[tʰi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to conceitedly give away (something)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
của thícrap that people conceitedly give away
bố thíto conceitedly give away as if the recipient were a beggar
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to sacrifice (something or someone) when in a pinch
Examples
cờ bí thí tốtwhen in a pinch in a game of xiangqi, sacrifice your soldiers; when in a pinch, sacrifice your underlings
thí mạngto sacrifice or make scapegoats
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “thí” mean?
(verb) to conceitedly give away (something)
Is “thí” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.