đài
[ʔɗaːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) used in words for certain raised structures or platforms
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đài quan sáta watchtower or observatory
đài tưởng niệma platform on which there is a monument or obelisk
Ông vẫn hay nghe đài mỗi sáng.He still often listens to the radio in the mornings.
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 ↗ Local usage: Colloquial, especially in established phrases; đài can also mean a radio station depending on context. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a network or station
Register: formal
Examples
đài truyền hìnha TV network
đài phát thanha radio station
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a radio (receiver)
Register: formal
Examples
nghe đàito listen to the radio
cái đài cũ, bám bụian old, dusty radio
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) noble-mannered
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “đài” mean?
(noun) used in words for certain raised structures or platforms
Is “đài” formal or informal?
đài is generally formal.