chết dở
interjectionadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕet̚˧˦ zəː˧˩]Huế [t͡ɕet̚˦˧˥ jəː˧˨]Saigon [cəːt̚˦˥ jəː˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chết dở means damn; crap; dang it.
Meanings of chết dở in English
Interjection
- damn; crap; dang it ≈ chết cha
Adjective
- literal half dead
- figurative in a bind; in a pickle; stuck hopelessly
- Cứ tình hình này thì tôi chết dở với đàn cá...If I continue in this situation then I am in a bind with this group of fish...
Etymology
chết (“dead”) + dở (“half”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chết dở mean in English?
chết dở (interjection) means "damn; crap; dang it".
How do you pronounce chết dở?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕet̚˧˦ zəː˧˩]; Saigon [cəːt̚˦˥ jəː˨˩˦]. Tones: chết — rising tone (sắc), dở — dipping tone (hỏi).