việc gì
[viək̚˧˨ʔ zi˨˩]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to leave someone injuried
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Xảy ra tai nạn nhưng may mà không ai việc gìThe accident happened, but luckily no one get hurt.
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be none of one's business
Register: informal
Examples
Chuyện riêng của tôi, việc gì đến lượt anhThis is of my privacy and so, none of your business!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adverb) unnecessarily
Register: informal
Examples
Có gì thì cứ nói thẳng, việc gì phải quanh coLet's make it straightforward, no need to beat around the bush.
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Common questions
What does “việc gì” mean?
(verb) to leave someone injuried
Is “việc gì” formal or informal?
việc gì is generally informal.