trước hết
[t͡ɕɨək̚˧˦ het̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) firstly; first of all
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
first of all
used to indicate the most important thing
English
Near equivalent
trước tiên
(adverb) first of all; firstly; foremost
Tiếng Việt · via first of all
Near equivalent
trước nhất
(adverb) first of all, first and foremost
Tiếng Việt · via first of all
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Common questions
What does “trước hết” mean?
(adverb) firstly; first of all
Is “trước hết” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“first of all” (English) — near equivalent.