This is the 21st most frequent Vietnamese word.
thì
"Thì" is a Vietnamese word used as a particle to indicate tense, contrast, or emphasis, often translated as "is," "then," or "as for."
The word "thì" here indicates a result or condition in a conditional sentence.
Nếu em làm xong bài tập, thì em có thể đi chơi.
If you finish your homework, then you can go out.
The word "thì" here acts as an emphasis marker to highlight the subject.
Con mèo thì đang nằm ngủ trên ghế.
As for the cat, it is sleeping on the chair.
The word "thì" here signifies contemplating a requirement or result after a specific action.