cờ vua
[kəː˨˩ vuə˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) chess (two-player board game)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Em trai tôi đang học chơi cờ vua.My younger brother is learning to play chess.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “cờ vua” mean?
(noun) chess (two-player board game)
Is “cờ vua” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.