Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chật

[t͡ɕət̚˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) having little space, or spanning a small amount of space; cramped, tight, narrow, claustrophobic, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chật chội, hẹp

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

đất chật người đôngbeing a small areas, yet rather populous

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) tight or too small; compare rộng (“loose or too big”) and vừa (“fitted”)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chật, quá nhỏ

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What does “chật” mean?

(adjective) having little space, or spanning a small amount of space; cramped, tight, narrow, claustrophobic, etc.

Is “chật” formal or informal?

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

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