kẻ chợ
[kɛ˧˩ t͡ɕəː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kẻ, chợ.
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
(noun) capital
Examples
[…] vì nğ̀ 20. thǵ 6. nước ta là 24. thǵ 7. nước ng̀ năm 1796. thì chúng tôi đến Kẻ chợ nước Portugal, là 6. tháng vượt biển mà đi 6. nghìn dạm đàng, […][…] because on the 20th day of sixth month in our calendar [the lunar calendar], that is, July 24th, 1796 in their calendar, we reached the capital of Portugal, which means we spent 6 months on the sea, a 6000 miles journey, […]
東都西都𠄩几𢄂Luoyang and Chang'an, the two capitals.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “kẻ chợ” mean?
(noun) Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see kẻ, chợ.
Is “kẻ chợ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.