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Same spelling:chạycháy

chảy

to flow

verb CEFR A1 Vietnamese

Tones 1 syllables — chảy: hỏi (dipping-rising) ?

chảy to flow

Meaning

Common Collocations

chảy máu
to bleed
nước chảy
running water

Examples

Nước chảy rất mạnh.
The water flows rapidly.
Anh ấy bị chảy máu tay.
His hand is bleeding.

Synonyms

These Vietnamese words all mean "to flow", but differ in register and usage.

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FAQ

How do you say "to flow" in Vietnamese?
"to flow" in Vietnamese is chảy.
What does chảy mean in English?
chảy means "to flow" (verb). to flow.
How is chảy pronounced?
chảy has 1 syllables: chảy: hỏi (dipping-rising). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is chảy in Vietnamese?
chảy is among the 2,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level A1.
How is chảy used in a sentence?
For example: Nước chảy rất mạnh. (The water flows rapidly.); Anh ấy bị chảy máu tay. (His hand is bleeding.).

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