đồ đệ
[ʔɗo˨˩ ʔɗe˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) disciple
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sau khi ông Thích-Ca mất, học trò là Ma-kha-ca-diệp hội hết đồ đệ ở thành Vương-sá cả thảy năm trăm người, đó là lần thứ nhất Phật-giáo hội tụ.After Śākyamuni passed away, his disciple Mahākāśyapa gathered all the disciples in Rājagṛha, totaling 500 people; thus was the First Buddhist council.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “đồ đệ” mean?
(noun) disciple
Is “đồ đệ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.