thích
[tʰïk̟̚˧˦]
The English phrase 'like' is translated into Vietnamese as thích.
thích is a common and versatile word used to express finding something or someone pleasant or attractive. It can be used to describe preferences and hobbies, such as liking food or to express attraction and affection toward people.
Which one should you use?
While thích means to like or enjoy, it is distinct from mê, which implies being infatuated with or crazy about something. You can also use the phrase thích mê to emphasize enthusiasm in informal contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
You can use thích followed directly by a noun to express liking an object or person, such as thích + [noun]. To express liking an action, you can follow it directly with a verb, using the pattern thích + [verb].
Did you know?
- The word thích can also appear in the context of Buddhist monks, where it is used in the name Thích for those following the lineage of Gautama Buddha.
- While thích means 'like', the phrase thích mê combines it with a word for 'hypnotized' or 'enchanted' to describe an overwhelming obsession.
- The word thích originates from the Chinese character 適, which literally means 'appropriate' or 'suitable'.
Examples in context
- Bò thích ăn cỏ.Cows like to eat grass.This sentence demonstrates using thích with a verb.Tatoeba #11311563 by chaule3, translation #3773294 by Hybrid
- Tôi thích đi bộ.I like walking.This sentence shows how to use thích to express a preference for an activity.Tatoeba #13634550 by leucammieuvu, translation #3818760 by CK
- Tôi thích đồ ăn.I like food.This sentence shows how to use thích followed by a noun.Tatoeba #13642914 by leucammieuvu, translation #13642583 by rul
- Tôi thích đọc sách.I like reading books.
- Bạn có thích đi du lịch không?Do you like traveling?
- Tôi ưa thích nhạc cổ điển.I like classical music.
- Ông bà tôi ưa thích đi tàu hỏa.My grandparents like traveling by train.
- Cô ấy mê xem phim Hàn Quốc.She likes watching Korean movies.
- Mình mê thể thao.I'm into sports.
- Cậu bé này thích mê trò chơi điện tử.This boy really likes video games.
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Example conversation
Nam and Lan are discussing a new movie.
- NamLan có thích phim này không?Do you like this movie, Lan?
- LanCó, tôi rất thích nó.Yes, I like it very much.
- NamNam cũng thích bộ phim này.Nam likes this movie too.
- LanChúng ta cùng xem lại nhé.Let's watch it again together.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry thích, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries thích, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
