hai
[haːj˧˧]
The Vietnamese word for the number two is hai.
hai is used as the cardinal number 2 to denote quantity or mathematical value.
Meaning: cardinal number 2 (num)
Did you know?
- The Vietnamese word hai is a cognate of the word 'bar' in the Santali language.
- The root of the word hai can be traced back to Proto-Austroasiatic *ɓaːr.
- If someone says hi to you in a casual setting, they might actually be using a borrowed version of the English greeting 'hello' rather than the number 'two'.
Examples in context
- Hai mũ ba là tám.Two cubed is eight.This sentence shows how to use hai in a mathematical context.Tatoeba #13472226 by leucammieuvu, translation #11208797 by ddnktr
- cái này hai pound.It's two pounds.This sentence demonstrates the use of hai when discussing weights or currency.Tatoeba #1574538 by trieuho, translation #724393 by CM
- Tôi có hai con mèo.I have two cats.This sentence illustrates how to use hai to count animals.Tatoeba #2908892 by tucm, translation #2412739 by fjrjdk
- hai quả táoTwo apples
- Trong hộp có hai quả táo.There are two apples in the box.
- Gặp hai thằng bạn cũ ở quán cà phê.Meet two old friends at the coffee shop.
- Mang hai cái điện thoạiBring two phones
- Tôi thấy hai con chóI see two dogs
- 130 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Nam and Chi are ordering drinks at a cafe.
- NamChi ơi, bạn muốn uống gì?Chi, what would you like to drink?
- ChiCho mình hai ly cà phê sữa.Give me two iced milk coffees.
- NamBạn muốn lấy hai ly luôn à?Do you want two glasses right now?
- ChiĐúng rồi, một ly cho mình và một cho bạn.That's right, one for me and one for you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “two” translations and entries hai, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries hai, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
