ví
[vi˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) wallet, purse
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
Tôi bị mất cái ví.I lost my wallet.
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
(verb) to compare, to link to, to liken
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(conjunction) supposing (something unlikely happens); if
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “ví” mean?
(noun) wallet, purse
Is “ví” formal or informal?
ví is generally formal.