con trai riêng
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
son from a previous relationship; stepson
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Con trai riêng của anh ấy sống ở Mỹ.His son from a previous relationship lives in the US.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Usually refers to someone's biological son from an earlier relationship; for a new spouse, he is a stepson. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “con trai riêng” mean?
son from a previous relationship; stepson
Is “con trai riêng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.