chối

Level ≈B2 (approx.) verbadjective Top 5,000 most common

Hanoi [t͡ɕoj˧˦]Huế [t͡ɕoj˨˩˦]Saigon [coj˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

chốirisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

chối means to deny; to refuse; to decline.

Meanings of chối in English

Verb

to deny; to refuse; to decline

Adjective

unbearable; unsettling; deplorable

Words with chối

chối bỏ chối cãi chối từ từ chối

Example sentences with chối

Tom chối là đã gian lận. Tom has denied cheating.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chối could be written as 咥, 啜, 嚉. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

What does chối mean in English?

chối (verb) means "to deny; to refuse; to decline".

How do you pronounce chối?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕoj˧˦]; Saigon [coj˦˥]. Tones: chối — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Levels are approximate, estimated from word frequency. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.