chiếu cố
[t͡ɕiəw˧˦ ko˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) to care for, to look after, to attend to
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) to take into consideration; to consider
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chiếu cố” mean?
(noun) to care for, to look after, to attend to
Is “chiếu cố” 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?
“take into consideration” (English) — near equivalent.