chạm trổ
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to carve and chisel in fine detail, usually for decoration
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ròng rã hơn ba mươi năm, những người thợ xứ Quảng đã làm nên một kiệt tác nhà rường Nam Bộ, nghiêm cẩn, công phu chạm trổ từng chi tiết nhỏ, từ cây cột cái tới ngạch cửa, từ những cánh cửa tới mấy cái bậc tam cấp lối vào…Over more than thirty years, Quảng-region craftsmen created a masterpiece of a South Vietnamese rường house; they solemnly and carefully carved every small detail, from the main pillars to the thresholds, from the doors to the steps at the entrance…
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 ↗
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Common questions
What does “chạm trổ” mean?
(verb) to carve and chisel in fine detail, usually for decoration
Is “chạm trổ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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