vừa
[vɨə˨˩]
The Vietnamese word for medium (of intermediate size) is vừa.
vừa is used to describe something that is of an intermediate physical size or a certain fit.
Meaning: of intermediate size (adj)
Which one should you use?
vừa is used for physical dimensions or how something fits, whereas trung bình is a more formal or technical term used for 'average' or 'medium' in contexts like statistics or formal descriptions.
How does it change in a sentence?
By adding the word tầm to vừa, you create the phrase vừa tầm, which specifically refers to something being at a medium or appropriate level or scale.
Did you know?
- Adding vừa to a verb can indicate two actions happening simultaneously, meaning 'while' or 'at the same time'.
- In Vietnamese, the word vừa can also function as a conjunction meaning 'just' or 'just now' to indicate a very recent action, such as 'I just arrived'.
- Beyond size, vừa is used to describe a perfect fit in a relationship, such as when two people are 'just right' for each other.
Examples in context
- Cuộc trò chuyện này khá bình thường.This conversation is quite average.
- size vừaMedium size
- Tôi muốn một chiếc áo cỡ vừa.I want a medium size shirt.
- Con cá này có kích thước vừa.This fish is of medium size.
- Chúng tôi cần những hộp cỡ vừa.We need medium-sized boxes.
Example conversation
Mai and Tuấn are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- MaiTuấn muốn uống ly lớn hay ly vừa?Do you want a large or a medium cup, Tuấn?
- TuấnTôi chọn ly vừa thôi, Mai.I'll just take a medium one, Mai.
- MaiVậy tôi sẽ gọi một ly vừa cho anh.Then I will order a medium one for you.
- TuấnCảm ơn Mai nhiều nhé.Thanks a lot, Mai.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry vừa, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
