chùa
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) Buddhist or Hindu temple
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
chùa Một CộtOne-Pillar pagoda
Đền bà Mariamman là ngôi đền Hindu giáo của người gốc Ấn, tọa lạc trên đường Trương Định, quận 1. Đền còn có tên gọi khác là chùa Bà Ấn.The Mariamman Temple is a Hindu temple of people of Indian descent located on Trương Định street, District 1. The temple is also called the Indian Lady temple.
Ngôi chùa này rất yên tĩnh.This pagoda is very peaceful.
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 ↗ Local usage: Usually refers to a Buddhist place of worship; đền generally means temple. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) free, uncharged
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) pirate (unlicensed)
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) for free, without charge
Register: informal
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Common questions
What does “chùa” mean?
(noun) Buddhist or Hindu temple
Is “chùa” formal or informal?
chùa is generally informal.
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