chị gái

[t͡ɕi˧˨ʔ ɣaːj˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) elder sister

Register: informal

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

Examples

Chị gái tôiMy Sister

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(pronoun) you (used for a female who the speaker assumes is somewhat older than them)

Register: informal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(interjection) young lady

Register: informal

Equivalents & related

Common questions

What does “chị gái” mean?

(noun) elder sister

Is “chị gái” formal or informal?

chị gái is generally informal.