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chú ơi

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Meaning · English

Calling a man of your parents' generation — the xe ôm uncle, the security guard, the neighbor. Pairs with self-word "con/cháu".

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Literally: hey uncle

Examples

Chú ơi, chú chở con ra bến xe được không?Uncle, could you take me to the bus station?

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 “chú ơi” mean?

Calling a man of your parents' generation — the xe ôm uncle, the security guard, the neighbor. Pairs with self-word "con/cháu". Literally: hey uncle

Is “chú ơi” formal or informal?

chú ơi is generally informal.

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