This is the 118th most frequent Vietnamese word.
chơi
"Chơi" means "to play" or "to engage in recreational activities" in English.
Here, 'chơi' is used to mean 'playing' as in engaging in a sport.
Tôi thích chơi cầu lông.
I like playing badminton.
Here, 'chơi' refers to engaging in an activity or having fun.
Bọn trẻ đang chơi ở ngoài sân.
The children are playing outside in the yard.
Here, 'chơi' means 'playing' a musical instrument.