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ôi chao

oh

interjection CEFR C1 Vietnamese

Tones 2 syllables — ôi: ngang (level) · chao: ngang (level) ?

ôi chao oh

Meaning

Examples

Ôi chao, đẹp quá!
Oh, that's beautiful!
Ôi chao, muộn rồi!
Oh no, I'm late!

Synonyms

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

Emotion Words

FAQ

How do you say "oh" in Vietnamese?
"oh" in Vietnamese is ôi chao.
What does ôi chao mean in English?
ôi chao means "oh" (interjection). oh.
How is ôi chao pronounced?
ôi chao has 2 syllables: ôi: ngang (level) · chao: ngang (level). You can also listen to it on this page in both Northern and Southern accents.
How common is ôi chao in Vietnamese?
ôi chao is among the 8,000 most-used Vietnamese words, CEFR level C1.
How is ôi chao used in a sentence?
For example: Ôi chao, đẹp quá! (Oh, that's beautiful!); Ôi chao, muộn rồi! (Oh no, I'm late!).

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