áo vải

[ʔaːw˧˦ vaːj˧˩]

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

Meaning · English

(adjective) of common descent, without illustrious forebears, especially not descended from highly ranked people in the previous dynasty

Adjective

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

Examples

anh hùng áo vảihero of common descent

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “áo vải” mean?

(adjective) of common descent, without illustrious forebears, especially not descended from highly ranked people in the previous dynasty

Is “áo vải” formal or informal?

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