cháo
[t͡ɕaːw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) rice congee; rice porridge
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cơm gì nhão như cháo thế này!What kind of loose watery rice is this!? This isn't rice, it's congee!
Làm việc thiếu quyết đoán thì rốt cuộc cũng chẳng nên cơm cháo gì.Indecisiveness will not produce any acceptable result.
Trời lạnh ăn bát cháo nóng thật thích.Hot rice porridge is so good on a cold day.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cháo” mean?
(noun) rice congee; rice porridge
Is “cháo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.