chó đẻ
adjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕɔ˧˦ ʔɗɛ˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕɔ˨˩˦ ʔɗɛ˧˨]Saigon [cɔ˦˥ ʔɗɛ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chó đẻ means objectionable; despicable.
Meanings of chó đẻ in English
Adjective
- derogatory, vulgar, of a person objectionable, despicable ≈ chó má
- Đồ chó đẻ!You son of a bitch! (To a male addressee) / You bitch (literally, “You daughter of a bitch”)! (To a female addressee)
- Loại chó đẻSons of bitches! / Bitches! (literally, “The dog-born kind”)
Etymology
chó (“dog (in general)”) + đẻ (“to give birth”). Literally, “dog-born; offspring of a bitch”
Frequently asked questions
What does chó đẻ mean in English?
chó đẻ (adjective) means "objectionable; despicable".
How do you pronounce chó đẻ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɔ˧˦ ʔɗɛ˧˩]; Saigon [cɔ˦˥ ʔɗɛ˨˩˦]. Tones: chó — rising tone (sắc), đẻ — dipping tone (hỏi).