Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

cải lương

[kaːj˧˩ lɨəŋ˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) reform

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cải cách

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) kind of folk musical theater originated from southern Vietnam ("reformed theatre")

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại kịch nhạc dân gian xuất xứ từ miền nam Việt Nam

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(verb) to improve; to reform

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

cải thiện, đổi mới

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What does “cải lương” mean?

(noun) reform

Is “cải lương” formal or informal?

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

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