cao lớn
[kaːw˧˧ ləːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) tall; high
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông là một người cao lớn lực lưỡng, cổ gần như không có, nhưng lại có một bộ ria mép vĩ đại.He was a big, beefy man with hardly any neck, although he did have a very large mustache.
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 “cao lớn” mean?
(adjective) tall; high
Is “cao lớn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.