chiu chíu
[t͡ɕiw˧˧ t͡ɕiw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) diminutive reduplication of chíu: (of bullets) to whizz one after another
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
one after another
Happening or done in a continuous sequence
English
Near equivalent
tuần tự
(adverb) in order; one after another
Tiếng Việt · via one after another
Near equivalent
trùng điệp
(adjective) successive one after another without end
Tiếng Việt · via one after another
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Common questions
What does “chiu chíu” mean?
(verb) diminutive reduplication of chíu: (of bullets) to whizz one after another
Is “chiu chíu” 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?
“one after another” (English) — near equivalent.