áo ba lỗ
[ʔaːw˧˦ ʔɓaː˧˧ lo˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) A-shirt
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trời nóng, bé chỉ mặc áo ba lỗ.It’s hot, so the baby is only wearing a tank top.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Vest” in English can also mean a waistcoat; áo ba lỗ specifically means a sleeveless top. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “áo ba lỗ” mean?
(noun) A-shirt
Is “áo ba lỗ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.