ăn chịu
[ʔan˧˧ t͡ɕiw˧˨ʔ]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to eat or buy food on credit; to consume now and pay later
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hồi sinh viên, tôi thường xuyên phải đi ăn chịu ở quán cơm đầu ngõ.When I was a student, I often had to eat on credit at the rice eatery at the end of the alley.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ăn chịu” mean?
(verb) to eat or buy food on credit; to consume now and pay later
Is “ăn chịu” formal or informal?
ăn chịu is generally informal.