chiến hữu
[t͡ɕiən˧˦ hiw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a comrade in arms; battle buddy; fighting partner
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a comrade; associate; friend (especially a work colleague)
Common questions
What does “chiến hữu” mean?
(noun) a comrade in arms; battle buddy; fighting partner
Is “chiến hữu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.