cha nội
[t͡ɕaː˧˧ noj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) dude; man
NounRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Làm gì thế cha nội?What the hell are you doing, man?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cha nội” mean?
(noun) dude; man
Is “cha nội” formal or informal?
cha nội is generally informal.