thử
[tʰɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to try doing something and see if it works
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thử vặn xem có được không.Try twisting it, see if that works.
Bạn thử chiếc áo này đi.Try this shirt on.
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 try something and see if it's suitable
Examples
thử đồto try some clothes
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to test; to get a test
Examples
thử nước tiểuto get a urine test
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) for a test; for a tryout
Examples
chạy thửto test run
nếm thửto taste test
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “thử” mean?
(verb) to try doing something and see if it works
Is “thử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.