chào cờ
verbnoun
Hanoi [t͡ɕaːw˨˩ kəː˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕaːw˦˩ kəː˦˩]Saigon [caːw˨˩ kəː˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chào cờ means to have morning wood.
Meanings of chào cờ in English
Verb
- to salute the national flag as a sign of respect during national anthem ceremony
- Các trận bóng đá quốc tế thường bắt đầu bằng nghi lễ chào cờ.International football matches often start with national anthems.
- slang to have morning wood
Noun
- a routine assembly or gathering at elementary and secondary schools, usually on the Monday morning (sometimes evening) of each week, which involves flag salutation and a breakdown of last week's accomplishments and current school and class objectives
- Con trai mặc đồ bình thường, nhưng con gái phải mặc áo dài ngày chào cờ.Boys can just dress normally, but girls have to wear aodai for the Monday assembly.
Etymology
chào (“to greet, to salute”) + cờ (“flag”). The "morning wood" sense alludes to the flag rising during the ceremony.
Frequently asked questions
What does chào cờ mean in English?
chào cờ (verb) means "to have morning wood".
How do you pronounce chào cờ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaːw˨˩ kəː˨˩]; Saigon [caːw˨˩ kəː˨˩]. Tones: chào — falling tone (huyền), cờ — falling tone (huyền).