bạn trai
[ʔɓaːn˧˨ʔ t͡ɕaːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a boyfriend (male partner in a romantic relationship)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bạn trai tôi đang đợi ngoài kia.My boyfriend is waiting outside.
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
(pronoun) you, our young male readers
Common questions
What does “bạn trai” mean?
(noun) a boyfriend (male partner in a romantic relationship)
Is “bạn trai” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.