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chém gió

[t͡ɕɛm˧˦ zɔ˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to brag; to boast; to lie to get pride and credit

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

kể chuyện để kiếm vinh dự

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VerbRegister: informal

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

Cái thằng chỉ giỏi chém gió.The only thing he is good at is bragging.

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Common questions

What does “chém gió” mean?

(verb) to brag; to boast; to lie to get pride and credit

Is “chém gió” formal or informal?

chém gió is generally informal.

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