chơ
but
4 senses
Particle
but
Details
4 senses
▸
Details
4 senses
Sense 1
Particle
but
Classifiers & Particles
A particle used to express a contrast or opposition with the preceding clause.
vi Anh ấy nghèo chơ sống rất lương thiện.
en He is poor but lives very honestly.
Sense 2
Particle
doubtful but
Used after a statement to express doubt or uncertainty regarding the previous clause.
vi Việc đó khó chơ có làm được không?
en That task is difficult but can it be done?
Sense 3
Particle
confirming but
Placed at the end of a question to confirm whether a specific assertion is indeed true.
vi Anh đã nộp bài rồi chơ?
en You already submitted the assignment, right?
Sense 4
Particle
emphatic but
Placed at the end of a statement to emphasize that the content is undeniably true.
vi Điều đó là hoàn toàn đúng chơ.
en That is undeniably true.