đường sắt nhẹ
[ʔɗɨəŋ˨˩ sat̚˧˦ ɲɛ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) light rail
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tuyến đường sắt nhẹ này nối trung tâm với sân bay.This light-rail line connects the city center with the airport.
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: A technical term for light rail; urban systems are more often called đường sắt đô thị or metro. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “đường sắt nhẹ” mean?
(noun) light rail
Is “đường sắt nhẹ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.