tử tế
[tɨ˧˩ te˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) decent; proper; nice
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mày không nói được câu nào tử tế à?You can't say anything nice, can you?
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
(adjective) kind; gracious
Common questions
What does “tử tế” mean?
(adjective) decent; proper; nice
Is “tử tế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.