tội
[toj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an offense or a violation of established rules; a crime, a sin, a naughty deed
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) clipping of tội nghiệp (“pitiful; pathetic”)
Examples
Thằng cu tội lắm. Mẹ mất sớm, cha suốt ngày rượu chè.I feel terrible for that boy. His mom died young, his dad is a chronic drunkard.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tội” mean?
(noun) an offense or a violation of established rules; a crime, a sin, a naughty deed
Is “tội” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.