chi bằng
[t͡ɕi˧˧ ʔɓaŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(conjunction) to say nothing of
Conjunction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Người anh bàn với vợ rằng: dẫu em mình có bụng bất nhơn, sau cũng là tay chơn mình, nó đi đi thì mình quạnh quẽ, chi bằng trả giấy mà châu cấp cho nó.The older brother said to his wife: "Even if our younger sister is ungrateful, she’s still our flesh and blood. If she leaves, we’ll be left in loneliness. We might as well return the documents and provide her with some support."
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 ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chi bằng” mean?
(conjunction) to say nothing of
Is “chi bằng” 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?
“to say nothing of” (English) — near equivalent.