Vietnamese · 26 October 2026 · Negation and Prohibition
chớ
don't (formal/literary)
particle (prohibition, formal)
A formal or literary prohibition particle meaning 'don't', used in commands and warnings. It has a classical feel and is often found in proverbs, formal writing, and traditional instructions.
In a sentence
Chớ có làm điều ác, dù chỉ là một hành động nhỏ, bởi hậu quả sẽ rất lớn.
Do not do evil, even if it's just a small action, because the consequences can be great.
