chầu chực
[t͡ɕəw˨˩ t͡ɕɨk̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to wait; to remain; to pause (for a long while)
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 serve; to wait on; to attend to; to be at the beck and call of
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chầu chực” mean?
(verb) to wait; to remain; to pause (for a long while)
Is “chầu chực” 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?
“beck and call” (English) — near equivalent.