công tử
[kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a duke's son, a nobility title under the Nguyễn dynasty
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
con trai của công tước, tước hiệu quý tộc dưới thời Nguyễn
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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 mandarin's son
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a rich boy born in wealth
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(pronoun) you, young gentleman
Common questions
What does “công tử” mean?
(noun) a duke's son, a nobility title under the Nguyễn dynasty
Is “công tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.