cái gì
Meaning
4 senses · 3 meanings
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what?
Pronoun
Used to refer to an object, matter, or event that is not specified or known at the time.
vi Hãy kể cho tôi nghe cái gì đó thú vị đi.
en Tell me something interesting.
Interjection
A word used to ask for information about something or to express surprise about a specific situation.
vi Cái gì? Bạn nói thật đấy à?
en What? Are you telling the truth?
what the heck!
Used to express strong surprise, confusion, or anger in response to an unexpected or unbelievable event.
vi Cái gì?! Sao chuyện vô lý như vậy lại xảy ra được!
en What?! How could such an absurd thing happen!
dismissal
Colloquial particle used after a word or phrase to dismiss, reject, or express disapproval.
vi Khách sáo cái gì, chúng ta là bạn bè thân thiết mà!
en Why be so formal, we are close friends!