đài các

[ʔɗaːj˨˩ kaːk̚˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) upper-class; posh

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

tiểu thư đài cácan upper-class young lady who usually has to stay in her room

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) elegant

Examples

Những cô gái xinh xắn trong những bộ kimono đài các, sặc sỡ chắp tay cúi đầu chào Nagamoto và Vạn.Pretty girls in elegant multicolored kimonos brought their hands together and bowed their head to great Nagamoto and Vạn.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “đài các” mean?

(adjective) upper-class; posh

Is “đài các” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.