cháu trai
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cháu trai tôi rất thích đá bóng.My grandson really likes playing soccer.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Cháu trai can also mean nephew; the exact relationship depends on context. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Sense 2
Meaning · English
nephew; male grandchild
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cháu trai tôi năm nay lên tám.My nephew is turning eight this year.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Depending on context, cháu trai can mean either nephew or grandson.
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Common questions
What does “cháu trai” mean?
grandson
Is “cháu trai” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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