đích tôn
[ʔɗïk̟̚˧˦ ton˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) being the eldest son (disregarding daughters) of the eldest son (disregarding daughters) of his paternal grandparents, therefore having more responsibility than his male siblings or cousins
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nó là con gái, thằng em nó mới là cháu đích tôn.She's a girl, it's her younger brother who is the "important grandchild".
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “đích tôn” mean?
(adjective) being the eldest son (disregarding daughters) of the eldest son (disregarding daughters) of his paternal grandparents, therefore having more responsibility than his male siblings or cousins
Is “đích tôn” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.