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chào

Pronunciation
IPA
Northern /ʨa̤ːw˨˩/ Central /ʨaːw˧˧/ Southern /ʨaːw˨˩/
to greet
Verb
to greet

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Meaning
2 senses · 2 meanings
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to greet

Verb · 1 senses
Sense 1 Verb
to greet Greetings & Basic ExchangesTheme

To use words or gestures to show politeness or respect when meeting or leaving someone.

vi Học sinh luôn lễ phép chào thầy cô khi gặp mặt.

en Students always politely greet their teachers when they meet.

hello

Interjection · 1 senses
Sense 1 Interjection
hello Family, Relationships & Life EventsTheme

An exclamation used as a greeting when meeting or parting.

vi Chào bạn, rất vui được gặp bạn!

en Hello, nice to meet you!

Similar
chảo / cháo / chão / chạo …
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Use
chào mừng / chào buổi sáng / xin chào / đón chào …
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