chó
[t͡ɕɔ˧˦]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) dog
Register: vulgar
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Chó là động vật đầu tiên được thuần hoá.Dog was the first domesticated animal.
(vulgar) loại chó (má)scum
Con chó đang nằm trước cửa.The dog is lying in front of the door.
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) (little) (son of a) bitch
Register: vulgar
Examples
Thằng chó này!You son of a bitch!/You dog!
Con chó này!You little bitch!/You dog!
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Common questions
What does “chó” mean?
(noun) dog
Is “chó” formal or informal?
chó is generally vulgar.