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.