chư vị
[t͡ɕɨ˧˧ vi˧˨ʔ]
Preserved but no longer current.
Meaning · English
(noun) ladies and gentlemen; everyone in the audience
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Equivalents & related
Near equivalent
ladies and gentlemen
a polite way to address a mixed audience
English
Near equivalent
ông bà
(noun) ladies and gentlemen
Tiếng Việt · via ladies and gentlemen
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Common questions
What does “chư vị” mean?
(noun) ladies and gentlemen; everyone in the audience
Is “chư vị” formal or informal?
chư vị is generally formal.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ladies and gentlemen” (English) — near equivalent.