i
/i/
I (first-person singular pronoun)
Tôi là i.
I am I.
formalinformal
The first-person singular pronoun used to refer to oneself.
Tôi là i và tôi thích học tiếng Anh.
I am I and I like learning English.
In Vietnamese, 'tôi' is the most common first-person pronoun, but 'i' is sometimes used in informal contexts or as a stylistic choice.
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Informal Usage
The pronoun 'i' is not commonly used in everyday Vietnamese speech. 'Tôi' is the standard first-person pronoun.
Word Origin
Derived from the English pronoun 'I', sometimes used in Vietnamese for stylistic or informal purposes.
Usage Notes
The use of 'i' in Vietnamese is relatively rare and often considered informal or stylistic. It is more common in written or poetic contexts.
Từ Điển Việt Anh