anh trai
[ʔajŋ̟˧˧ t͡ɕaːj˧˧]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) elder brother
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(pronoun) you (used for a male who the speaker assumes is somewhat older than them)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) young man
Register: informal
Examples
Đường này đi thẳng là tới Thủ Đức hả anh trai?Am I correct in assuming that this road leads to Thủ Đức, young man?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “anh trai” mean?
(noun) elder brother
Is “anh trai” formal or informal?
anh trai is generally informal.