chầu trời
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˨˩ t͡ɕəːj˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕəw˦˩ ʈəːj˦˩]Saigon [cəw˨˩ ʈəːj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chầu trời means synonym of chết.
Meanings of chầu trời in English
Verb
- of a god to attend the heavenly court of the Jade Emperor
- thả cả chép, tiễn ông Táo lên chầu trờito release a carp and give the Kitchen God a ride to heaven
- humorous synonym of chết (“to die; to pass away”) ≈ chết
Etymology
chầu (“to attend”) + trời (“heaven”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chầu trời mean in English?
chầu trời (verb) means "synonym of chết".
How do you pronounce chầu trời?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˨˩ t͡ɕəːj˨˩]; Saigon [cəw˨˩ ʈəːj˨˩]. Tones: chầu — falling tone (huyền), trời — falling tone (huyền).