gốc Việt
[ɣəwk͡p̚˧˦ viət̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) of Vietnamese ancestry; particularly those who are emigrants, second-generation and/or of mixed heritage
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
người Mỹ gốc ViệtVietnamese American
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “gốc Việt” mean?
(adjective) of Vietnamese ancestry; particularly those who are emigrants, second-generation and/or of mixed heritage
Is “gốc Việt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.