cháu gái
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
granddaughter
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cháu gái tôi năm nay học lớp ba.My granddaughter is in third grade this year.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Cháu gái can also mean niece; the exact relationship depends on context. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
niece; female grandchild
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cháu gái tôi vừa vào lớp một.My niece has just started first grade.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Depending on context, cháu gái can mean either niece or granddaughter.
Common questions
What does “cháu gái” mean?
granddaughter
Is “cháu gái” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.