Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chơ

[t͡ɕəː˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(particle) expressing contrast with the previous clause, equivalent but, than.

Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”

Ưng tiếng Trung Kỳ chơ nỏ ưng tiếng Bấc Kỳ.I like Central dialect but not Northern Bialect.

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Meaning · English

(particle) after chơ express doubt about the previous clause (if any).

Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”

Chơ răng nựa!What else?

Tam nên nhởi ở cươi banh chơ răng nhởi cươi tràng?You should play in the soccer field, why play in the school yard?

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Meaning · English

(particle) at the end of a question, shows whether the assertion is true or not and you want to confirm that is correct.

Where it’s used: Used Miền Trung · Central Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”

O giáo giảng bài dể hỉu chơ?The teacher's lesson is easy to understand, right?

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What does “chơ” mean?

(particle) expressing contrast with the previous clause, equivalent but, than.

Is “chơ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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