diều hâu
[ziəw˨˩ həw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) Any bird within the subfamilia Accipitrinae
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) Any bird within the genera Accipiter, Micronisus, Melierax, Urotriorchis, or Megatriorchis
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) any predatory bird
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “diều hâu” mean?
(noun) Any bird within the subfamilia Accipitrinae
Is “diều hâu” formal or informal?
diều hâu is generally informal.