chơ
particle
Hanoi [t͡ɕəː˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕəː˧˧]Saigon [cəː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chơ means equivalent but; than.
Meanings of chơ in English
Particle
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam expressing contrast with the previous clause, equivalent but, than.
- Ưng tiếng Trung Kỳ chơ nỏ ưng tiếng Bấc Kỳ.I like the Central dialect but not the Northern dialect.
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam after chơ express doubt about the previous clause (if any).
- Chơ răng nựa!What else?
- Tam nên nhởi ở cươi banh chơ răng nhởi cươi tràng?You should play in the soccer field, why play in the school yard?
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam at the end of a question, shows whether the assertion is true or not and you want to confirm that is correct.
- O giáo giảng bài dể hỉu chơ?The teacher's lesson is easy to understand, right?
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam at the end of a statement, emphasize that the statement is true.
- Ăn chơ! Ngon ri răng nỏ ăn!Eat up! It's so good, you've got to try it!
- Théc phẩy treo mùng chơ! Mọi đút răng!You must sleep under a mosquito net, or else the mosquitoes will bite.
Words with chơ
Etymology
Cognate Muong chớ ~ chở.
Frequently asked questions
What does chơ mean in English?
chơ (particle) means "equivalent but; than".
How do you pronounce chơ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəː˧˧]; Saigon [cəː˧˧]. Tones: chơ — level tone (ngang).