chết chửa
[t͡ɕet̚˧˦ t͡ɕɨə˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(interjection) oh my goodness; damn; Lordy
Interjection
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
oh my goodness
An expression of surprise or shock
English
Near equivalent
chết chưa
(interjection) alternative form of chết chửa (“oh my goodness”)
Tiếng Việt · via oh my goodness
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Common questions
What does “chết chửa” mean?
(interjection) oh my goodness; damn; Lordy
Is “chết chửa” 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?
“oh my goodness” (English) — near equivalent.