đường cao tốc
[ʔɗɨəŋ˨˩ kaːw˧˧ təwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) expressway; freeway; motorway
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Từ đây đi đường cao tốc nhanh hơn.Taking the expressway from here is faster.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “đường cao tốc” mean?
(noun) expressway; freeway; motorway
Is “đường cao tốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“xa lộ” (Tiếng Việt) — same word, different era.