công tử bột
[kəwŋ͡m˧˧ tɨ˧˩ ʔɓot̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) someone who is lazy, doesn't work much, doesn't have much knowledge of the society and can be weak
NounConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “công tử bột” mean?
(noun) someone who is lazy, doesn't work much, doesn't have much knowledge of the society and can be weak
Is “công tử bột” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.