chèo thuyền
[t͡ɕɛw˨˩ tʰwiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) rowing
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chúng tôi chèo thuyền ra giữa hồ.We paddled the boat to the middle of the lake.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Đạp chân” means kicking or pedaling, not paddling a boat. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “chèo thuyền” mean?
(noun) rowing
Is “chèo thuyền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.