This is the 541st most frequent Vietnamese word.
thôi
"Thôi" means "to stop," "to cease," or "just/only" depending on context.
In this context, 'thôi' emphasizes the modest or minor nature of the preceding statement.
Đừng lo, chỉ là một cơn bão nhỏ thôi.
Don't worry, it's just a small storm.
In this usage, 'thôi' conveys the idea of moderation or brevity in the action described.
Nếu mệt thì nghỉ một lát thôi.
If you're tired, just rest for a bit.
Here, 'thôi' limits or restricts the action to a specific scope or extent.