Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chăn rau

[t͡ɕan˧˧ zaw˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to seduce and hook up with a young woman; to play the field

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cúi đầu, khiêm tốn

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VerbRegister: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Sources & notes

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Equivalents & related

Topics: Food

What does “chăn rau” mean?

(verb) to seduce and hook up with a young woman; to play the field

Is “chăn rau” formal or informal?

chăn rau is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

What is the closest equivalent?

“play the field” (English) — near equivalent.