Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

chơi ác

[t͡ɕəːj˧˧ ʔaːk̚˧˦] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(verb) to play a cruel trick (on); to make mischief (for)

Verb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Ông trời nhiều khi chơi ác, đem đày ải những cái thuần khiết vào giữa một đống cặn bã.God is sometimes cruel, banishing the pure into a pile of scum.

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Common questions

What does “chơi ác” mean?

(verb) to play a cruel trick (on); to make mischief (for)

Is “chơi ác” formal or informal?

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

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