cho dù
[t͡ɕɔ˧˧ zu˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(conjunction) even though; although; even if
Conjunction
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con người ở thành phố cho dù điều kiện sống hiện đại, sang trọng mà thiếu vắng đi mầu xanh của cây cảnh, tiếng hót của vài con chim nhỏ.Human beings in cities, although living conditions are modern and luxurious, lack the green of plants and the singing of small birds.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cho dù” mean?
(conjunction) even though; although; even if
Is “cho dù” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.