chán phè
[t͡ɕaːn˧˦ fɛ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) banal; monotonous; mundane
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be sick and tired (of); fed up (with)
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
sick and tired
Extremely frustrated or annoyed
English
Near equivalent
chán cơm thèm phở
(verb) to be sick and tired of cooked rice and long for pho
Tiếng Việt · via sick and tired
Near equivalent
chán chường
(verb) to be sick and tired (of); fed up (with)
Tiếng Việt · via sick and tired
Near equivalent
chán ngán
(verb) to be sick and tired (of); fed up (with)
Tiếng Việt · via sick and tired
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Common questions
What does “chán phè” mean?
(adjective) banal; monotonous; mundane
Is “chán phè” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“sick and tired” (English) — near equivalent.