hải quan
[haːj˧˩ kwaːn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) customs (customs checks at a border checkpoint)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Qua hải quan xong, tôi đi lấy hành lý.After customs, I went to collect my luggage.
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 “hải quan” mean?
(noun) customs (customs checks at a border checkpoint)
Is “hải quan” 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?
“quan thuế” (Tiếng Việt) — same word, different era.