🇻🇳 Vietnamese phrases

How to Say "What does this mean?" in Vietnamese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Điều này có nghĩa là gì?
"What does this mean?" in Vietnamese · say it like dee-uhl nah-ee koh nee-uh lah zee

The most natural way to say "What does this mean?" in Vietnamese is Điều này có nghĩa là gì?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Cái này có ý nghĩa gì?
more casual way to ask
Điều này có ý nghĩa gì?
a slightly more formal variant

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you encounter something unclear or confusing. It's appropriate in both casual and formal settings. It helps to clarify meanings in conversations or when reading.

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Examples in Vietnamese

VietnameseEnglish
Tôi không hiểu điều này có nghĩa là gì.I don't understand what this means.
Bạn có thể giải thích điều này có nghĩa là gì không?Can you explain what this means?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse this phrase with asking for a definition instead of meaning.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Điều này có nghĩa là gì?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Vietnamese with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

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