chiều
[t͡ɕiəw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) late afternoon; early evening
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) the direction; course (from one point in space to another)
Examples
theo chiều từ A đến Bfollow the direction from A to B
theo chiều từ bắc xuống namfollow the direction from north to south
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Sense 3
Examples
không gian 3 chiều3D space
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to coddle; to pamper; to spoil
Examples
Anh đừng có chiều nó ! Phải dạy cho nó biết quý trọng giá trị đồng tiền.Stop coddling her! You should be showing her how to appreciate the true value of money.
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Common questions
What does “chiều” mean?
(noun) late afternoon; early evening
Is “chiều” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.