cai đội
[kaːj˧˧ ʔɗoj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) Captain; a military officer title (4th rank) during Nguyễn lords' period, above cai thuyền and below cai cơ
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Common questions
What does “cai đội” mean?
(noun) Captain; a military officer title (4th rank) during Nguyễn lords' period, above cai thuyền and below cai cơ
Is “cai đội” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.