ăn chơi
verb
Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕəːj˧˧]Huế [ʔaŋ˧˧ t͡ɕəːj˧˧]Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ cəːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ăn chơi means to seek pleasure; to entertain oneself.
Meanings of ăn chơi in English
Verb
- to seek pleasure (with); to entertain oneself (with)
- figurative to be self-indulgent; to indulge in dissipation
Etymology
ăn (“to consume; to enjoy”) + chơi (“to play”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ăn chơi mean in English?
ăn chơi (verb) means "to seek pleasure; to entertain oneself".
How do you pronounce ăn chơi?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕəːj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔaŋ˧˧ cəːj˧˧]. Tones: ăn — level tone (ngang), chơi — level tone (ngang).