cố vấn
[ko˧˦ vən˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to advise; to counsel
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
“Well, I have a trade of my own. I suppose I am the only one in the world. I’m a consulting detective, if you can understand what that is.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) advisor; counsellor
Common questions
What does “cố vấn” mean?
(verb) to advise; to counsel
Is “cố vấn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.