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chơ

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Sense 1 Particle
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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.

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chờ / chộ / chỏ / chỗ …
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lơ chơ / chơ ro / lơ chơ lỏng chỏng
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