chửi
[t͡ɕɨj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: la
Meaning · English
To scold, tell someone off — Southern usage (la/chửi); the Northern word is mắng.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Rầy la, trách mắng — cách nói trong Nam (la, chửi); ngoài Bắc nói mắng.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
chửi thềto swear
Làm bể bình bông, nó bị má la một trận.He broke the flower vase and got a good scolding from Mom.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “chửi” mean?
To scold, tell someone off — Southern usage (la/chửi); the Northern word is mắng.
Is “chửi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“mắng” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.