YiWords
Same spelling：chói tai
Meaning
- harsh, unpleasant (sound)
- grating, shrill
Common Collocations
âm thanh chói tai
harsh sound
nhạc chói tai
unpleasant music
Examples
Tiếng còi xe chói tai quá.
The car horn is too shrill.
Bài hát này nghe chói tai.
This song sounds unpleasant.
Synonyms
These Vietnamese words all mean "harsh", but differ in register and usage.
Useful Adjectives
FAQ
How do you say "harsh" in Vietnamese?
"harsh" in Vietnamese is chói tai.
What does chói tai mean in English?
chói tai means "harsh" (adjective). harsh, unpleasant (sound); grating, shrill.
How is chói tai pronounced?
chói tai has 2 syllables: chói: sắc (high rising) · tai: ngang (level). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is chói tai in Vietnamese?
chói tai is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C2.
How is chói tai used in a sentence?
For example: Tiếng còi xe chói tai quá. (The car horn is too shrill.); Bài hát này nghe chói tai. (This song sounds unpleasant.).
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