chơi bời
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕəːj˧˧ ʔɓəːj˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕəːj˧˧ ʔɓəːj˦˩]Saigon [cəːj˧˧ ʔɓəːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chơi bời means to play around; to mess around.
Meanings of chơi bời in English
Verb
- to play around; to mess around
- figurative to be self-indulgent
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chơi bời could be written as 𨔈𫄐. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chơi bời mean in English?
chơi bời (verb) means "to play around; to mess around".
How do you pronounce chơi bời?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəːj˧˧ ʔɓəːj˨˩]; Saigon [cəːj˧˧ ʔɓəːj˨˩]. Tones: chơi — level tone (ngang), bời — falling tone (huyền).