áo dài
[ʔaːw˧˦ zaːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) ao dai
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
𨉓黙丐襖𨱽𦥃𨃴I am wearing an áo dài that reaches my heels.
Chị ấy mặc áo dài xanh rất đẹp.She looks beautiful in a blue áo dài.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: A fitted tunic worn over trousers, rather than simply a long dress. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “áo dài” mean?
(noun) ao dai
Is “áo dài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.