This is the 653rd most frequent Vietnamese word.
chị
The Vietnamese word "chị" means "elder sister" or is used to address a woman slightly older than the speaker in a respectful way.
Chị in this context is used as a respectful pronoun to refer to an older female individual.
Chị ấy rất giỏi nấu ăn.
She is very good at cooking.
Chị is used here as a respectful way to address an older female acquaintance or family member.
Em chào chị ạ.
Hello, sister.
Here, chị is employed to respectfully address an older female individual being spoken to directly.