áo phao
[ʔaːw˧˦ faːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) life jacket
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhớ mặc áo phao trước khi lên thuyền.Remember to put on a life jacket before getting on the boat.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) puffy jacket
Common questions
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.