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chờ xíu

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Also seen as: đợi xíu

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Meaning · English

The Southern "wait a tiny bit" — "xíu" (a smidge) makes any wait sound short and sweet.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: wait a smidge

Where it’s used: More common Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam

Examples

Chờ xíu nha, món của anh ra liền á.Just a sec — your order's coming right up.

Editorial example (batch 048)

Sources & notes

Editorial addition (2026-08-05 conversational-phrase pass): everyday spoken formula selected for the speak-first curriculum; definition and example original.

Topics: Everyday talk

Common questions

What does “chờ xíu” mean?

The Southern "wait a tiny bit" — "xíu" (a smidge) makes any wait sound short and sweet. Literally: wait a smidge

Is “chờ xíu” formal or informal?

chờ xíu is generally informal.

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