Significado
Used to specify a small amount of something.
Contexto cultural
The phrase is a key tool for 'face-saving'. It allows you to decline a large offer without rejecting the person's kindness. In the North, people might use 'một tẹo thôi' more often, which sounds slightly more delicate. In the South, 'một xíu thôi' is very popular and reflects the generally more relaxed and 'sweet' tone of the dialect. When ordering 'Cà phê sữa đá', specifying 'một chút thôi' for the condensed milk is common for those who don't like it too sweet.
The Finger Gesture
When saying 'một chút thôi', pinch your thumb and index finger together to be extra clear and culturally authentic.
Don't forget 'Thôi'
Just saying 'Một chút' is okay, but 'Một chút thôi' sounds much more finished and polite.
Significado
Used to specify a small amount of something.
The Finger Gesture
When saying 'một chút thôi', pinch your thumb and index finger together to be extra clear and culturally authentic.
Don't forget 'Thôi'
Just saying 'Một chút' is okay, but 'Một chút thôi' sounds much more finished and polite.
Polite Refusal
If you don't want any more food, say 'Một chút thôi' and then leave a tiny bit on your plate. It shows you were provided for.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word to say 'Just a little bit'.
Cho tôi một ___ thôi.
'Chút' is the correct word for 'bit' in this context.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend to wait a second?
How do you say 'Wait a bit'?
This is the standard phrase for asking for a short amount of time.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bạn có muốn ăn thêm cơm không? B: Cảm ơn, mình lấy _______.
This is a polite way to accept a small portion.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are feeling slightly sick but don't want to worry your mom.
Using 'một chút thôi' downplays the intensity of the illness.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Small Amounts in Vietnamese
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosCho tôi một ___ thôi.
'Chút' is the correct word for 'bit' in this context.
How do you say 'Wait a bit'?
This is the standard phrase for asking for a short amount of time.
A: Bạn có muốn ăn thêm cơm không? B: Cảm ơn, mình lấy _______.
This is a polite way to accept a small portion.
Situation: You are feeling slightly sick but don't want to worry your mom.
Using 'một chút thôi' downplays the intensity of the illness.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but add 'ạ' at the end: 'Một chút thôi ạ'.
Yes, but it's better to say 'một ít tiền' or 'một chút tiền'.
'Xíu' is more informal and common in the South. It implies an even smaller amount.
In this phrase, yes. In other contexts, it can mean 'stop' or 'enough'.
No, the order must be 'Một chút thôi'.
Rarely. In formal writing, use 'một phần nhỏ' or 'một lượng nhỏ'.
Say 'Một chút nữa thôi'.
Yes, it's a very safe and common phrase for all social interactions.
It's 'teenspeak' or 'cute' spelling used in texting.
Yes, 'Đi thêm một chút thôi' (Go just a little bit further).
Frases relacionadas
Một xíu thôi
synonymJust a tiny bit
Một ít
similarA little bit
Đợi tí
informalWait a sec
Chỉ là
builds onIt's just...
Hơi hơi
similarSlightly
