điện thoại di động
[ʔɗiən˧˨ʔ tʰwaːj˧˨ʔ zi˧˧ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) mobile phone; cell phone
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Điện thoại di động của tôi hết pin rồi.My mobile phone has run out of battery.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: In everyday speech, people often simply say điện thoại. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “điện thoại di động” mean?
(noun) mobile phone; cell phone
Is “điện thoại di động” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.