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.