# thử meaning in Vietnamese: to try (A1)

> thử means “to try, to try out” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/thu-try/ · Updated 2026-10-18

**thử**: try

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: thu

## 1. try (verb)

to try, to try out, to try on

Trying something to see how it is, not making an effort (that's *cố gắng*). It usually comes after the verb: *ăn thử*, taste.

- Em thử đôi giày này được không? — Can I try these shoes on?
- Em ăn thử một chút nha. — I'll try a little bit.

Grammar: [Try doing: verb + thử (coi / xem)](https://vietnamesebuddy.com/grammar/thu-try/)

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