Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chầu trời

[t͡ɕəw˨˩ t͡ɕəːj˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to attend the heavenly court of the Jade Emperor

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tham dự tòa thiên đình của Ngọc Hoàng

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Connotation: humorous

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

thả cả chép, tiễn ông Táo lên chầu trờito release a carp and give the Kitchen God a ride to heaven

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) synonym of chết (“to die; to pass away”)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

chết

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Connotation: humorous

What does “chầu trời” mean?

(verb) to attend the heavenly court of the Jade Emperor

Is “chầu trời” formal or informal?

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

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