chúng ta
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˦ taː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(pronoun) we/us (inclusive); compare chúng tôi (exclusive, not including the listener)
Register: informal
Examples
Tháng sau chúng ta kết hôn.
Không phải "chúng ta". "Chúng tôi" mới đúng.We'll get married next month.
Not "we" as in "you and me", it's "we" as in "him and me".
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
(pronoun) you guys; y'all
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
Chúng ta có hiểu không ạ?Is that clear, everyone?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “chúng ta” mean?
(pronoun) we/us (inclusive); compare chúng tôi (exclusive, not including the listener)
Is “chúng ta” formal or informal?
chúng ta is generally informal.