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chào đời

[t͡ɕaːw˨˩ ʔɗəːj˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to be born

Verb

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

Examples

em bé chào đờia baby was born

Ngày 29/2/2024, cô bé chào đời khỏe mạnh, hồng hào, khóc to, tự thở khí trời, không cần phải hỗ trợ hô hấp.On the 29th of February 2024, the baby was born in good health and capable of wailing and breathing without respiratory support.

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Common questions

What does “chào đời” mean?

(verb) to be born

Is “chào đời” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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