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
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
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.