câu đối
[kəw˧˧ ʔɗoj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a literary couplet of parallel sentences
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông tôi treo câu đối trước cửa.My grandfather hangs a parallel couplet by the entrance.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Traditional paired lines, often displayed during Tet or at ancestral altars. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an antithetical couplet; spring couplet
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a festive ornament or banner used to display couplets
Common questions
What does “câu đối” mean?
(noun) a literary couplet of parallel sentences
Is “câu đối” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.