vì
[vi˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(conjunction) because (by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that)
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
(preposition) for; for the sake of
Examples
Vì ai? Vì cái gì?Who for? What for?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(classifier) Used for sao and tinh tú.
Common questions
What does “vì” mean?
(conjunction) because (by or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that)
Is “vì” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.