chúc
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to tell someone that you wish/hope something good will happen to them; compare cầu (“to pray”) and ước (“to wish in your mind”)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Gọi điện chúc bà năm mới đi con.Call your grandma and wish her a happy new year.
(Con) (kính) chúc cụ sống lâu trăm tuổi.I/We wish you live for a hundred years.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to lean downward; to bend downward; to decline (in angle)
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Common questions
What does “chúc” mean?
(verb) to tell someone that you wish/hope something good will happen to them; compare cầu (“to pray”) and ước (“to wish in your mind”)
Is “chúc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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