chời ơi
interjection
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Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chời ơi means good heavens; good God; good Lord.
Also spelled trời ơi — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of chời ơi in English
Interjection
- good heavens; good God; good Lord; oh my God ≈ mèng đéc ơi
- for God's sake ≈ trời đất
Etymology
trời (“heavenly lord”) + ơi (“hey, oh, vocative particle”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chời ơi mean in English?
chời ơi (interjection) means "good heavens; good God; good Lord".
How do you pronounce chời ơi?
Tones: chời — falling tone (huyền), ơi — level tone (ngang).