chầu trời
[t͡ɕəw˨˩ t͡ɕəːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to attend the heavenly court of the Jade Emperor
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thả cả chép, tiễn ông Táo lên chầu trờito release a carp and give the Kitchen God a ride to heaven
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) synonym of chết (“to die; to pass away”)
Connotation: humorous
Common questions
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.