chim hoàng yến
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: chim yến
Meaning · English
canary
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông tôi nuôi một con chim hoàng yến.My grandfather keeps a canary.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Chim yến means swiftlet, not canary. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “chim hoàng yến” mean?
canary
Is “chim hoàng yến” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.