cậu ấm
[kəw˧˨ʔ ʔəm˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) son of a mandarin
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a rich kid
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Common questions
What does “cậu ấm” mean?
(noun) son of a mandarin
Is “cậu ấm” formal or informal?
cậu ấm is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.