chúng
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(particle) Pluralizing particle for pronouns
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(pronoun) they/them (used for animals)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(pronoun) they/them (used for people whom one holds in low regard)
Examples
Chúng xả súng hại chết 3 người.They unloaded and killed 3 people.
Chúng tàn sát dân ta, bắt dân ta làm nô lệ.They slaughtered our people, they made us into their slaves.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chúng” mean?
(particle) Pluralizing particle for pronouns
Is “chúng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.