chào
Pronunciation
Northern
/ʨa̤ːw˨˩/
Central
/ʨaːw˧˧/
Southern
/ʨaːw˨˩/
Listen
to greet
2 senses
2 meanings
Verb
to greet
Interjection
alas
Details
2 senses · 2 meanings
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Details
2 senses · 2 meanings
to greet
Sense 1
Verb
to greet
Relationships
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.
alas
Sense 1
Interjection
alas or ah
An exclamation used to express feelings of sadness, regret, or a sense of sudden surprise.
vi Chào ôi, thật là một sự việc đáng tiếc!
en Alas, what a regrettable event!