chỉ thiên
[t͡ɕi˧˩ tʰiən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adverb) skyward; upward
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tại quán bida, Hiệu rút súng rulo bắn 1 phát chỉ thiên rồi dí súng vào đầu anh Hát, buông lời đe dọa.At the billiards hall, Hiệu drew a revolver and fired a shot into the air; he then pointed the gun at Mr Hát's head and voiced a threat.
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
(noun) flowers of the genus Elephantopus
Common questions
What does “chỉ thiên” mean?
(adverb) skyward; upward
Is “chỉ thiên” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.