cháu trai
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
grandson
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.
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.