How do you say “play” in Vietnamese?
“Play” in Vietnamese is chơi (to play), trò chơi (a game), kịch nói (play).
Vietnamese words for “play”
- chơiverbHanoi [t͡ɕəːj˧˧] · Saigon [cəːj˧˧]chơi level
to play; to have fun
for “play” meaning: To act in a manner such that one has fun; to engage in activities expressly for the purpose of recreation or entertainment.
- Hãy chơi nào!Let's play!
- trò chơinounHanoi [t͡ɕɔ˨˩ t͡ɕəːj˧˧] · Saigon [ʈɔ˨˩ cəːj˧˧]trò falling chơi level
a game
for “play” meaning: Activity for amusement only, especially among the young.
- Trẻ em không nên chơi những trò chơi bạo lực.Children shouldn't play video games with violence.
- kịch nóinounHanoi [kïk̟̚˧˨ʔ nɔj˧˦] · Saigon [kɨt̚˨˩˨ nɔj˦˥]kịch heavy nói rising
play; piece
for “play” meaning: A theatrical performance featuring actors.
- chơi đùaverbHanoi [t͡ɕəːj˧˧ ʔɗuə˨˩] · Saigon [cəːj˧˧ ʔɗuə˨˩]chơi level đùa falling
to play; to play around; to mess around
- Ở đây, trẻ em có thể yên tâm chơi đùa.Children can play without danger here.
- kịchnounHanoi [kïk̟̚˧˨ʔ] · Saigon [kɨt̚˨˩˨]kịch heavy
play; drama
- Tôi muốn xem một vở kịch cho ngày sinh nhật của mình.I'd like to see a play for my birthday.