Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

áo phao

[ʔaːw˧˦ faːw˧˧] 🎙 Say it

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

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Meaning · English

(noun) life jacket

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Nhớ mặc áo phao trước khi lên thuyền.Remember to put on a life jacket before getting on the boat.

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Meaning · English

(noun) puffy jacket

Topics: Clothes

What does “áo phao” mean?

(noun) life jacket

Is “áo phao” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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