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Same spelling:chìchị

chỉ

only

adverb CEFR A1 Vietnamese
chỉ only

Meaning

Common Collocations

chỉ có
only if
chỉ cần
as long as

Examples

Tôi chỉ muốn nghỉ ngơi.
I only want to rest.
Chỉ có một người.
There is only one person.

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FAQ

How do you say "only" in Vietnamese?
"only" is chỉ in Vietnamese.
What does chỉ mean in English?
chỉ means "only" (adverb). only.
How is chỉ pronounced?
You can listen to chỉ on this page in both Northern and Southern Vietnamese accents.
How is chỉ used in a sentence?
For example: Tôi chỉ muốn nghỉ ngơi. (I only want to rest.); Chỉ có một người. (There is only one person.).

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