chăn rau
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕan˧˧ zaw˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕaŋ˧˧ ʐaw˧˧]Saigon [caŋ˧˧ ɹa(ː)w˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chăn rau means to play the field.
Meanings of chăn rau in English
Verb
- derogatory, neologism, slang to seduce and hook up with a young woman; to play the field ≈ dụ dỗ
Etymology
chăn (“to shepherd, to raise”) + rau (“vegetable”). Rau in this case is a perogative slang term for an inexperienced or promiscuous woman. To literally grow vegetables is to trồng rau.
Frequently asked questions
What does chăn rau mean in English?
chăn rau (verb) means "to play the field".
How do you pronounce chăn rau?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕan˧˧ zaw˧˧]; Saigon [caŋ˧˧ ɹa(ː)w˧˧]. Tones: chăn — level tone (ngang), rau — level tone (ngang).