tức là
[tɨk̚˧˦ laː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) that is; that is to say
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
(verb) to mean (something)
Common questions
What does “tức là” mean?
(adverb) that is; that is to say
Is “tức là” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.