em họ
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
younger cousin
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Em họ mình đang học đại học.My younger cousin is in college.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Em indicates the cousin is younger than the speaker or addressed person. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “em họ” mean?
younger cousin
Is “em họ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.