nhỉ

/ɲi/
particleIntermediate
informal

A particle used to ask for confirmation or agreement in a polite or casual way, similar to 'right?' or 'isn't it?' in English.

Em ơi, anh ấy đẹp không nhỉ?

Hey, he's handsome, right?

Trời đẹp quá nhỉ!

The weather is so nice, isn't it!

💡

This particle is commonly used in spoken Vietnamese to seek agreement or confirmation in a friendly manner.

Collocations

không nhỉright?nhỉisn't it?

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Polite Confirmation

Use 'nhỉ' to make questions sound more polite and friendly, similar to 'right?' in English.

📖Word Origin

Derived from the Vietnamese particle system, commonly used in spoken language to soften questions and seek agreement.

📝Usage Notes

This particle is informal and commonly used in casual conversations. It can be omitted in formal contexts.

Từ Điển Việt Anh