hàng hải
[haːŋ˨˩ haːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) maritime, related to shipping
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cuộc đời anh lênh đênh nhiều năm khắp các mặt biển, trên nhiều chiếc tàu của những công ty hàng hải khác nhau.His life was adventurous with many years everywhere on the sea, on many ships under many different shipping companies.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) nautical
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) marine navigation
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) seamanship
Common questions
What does “hàng hải” mean?
(adjective) maritime, related to shipping
Is “hàng hải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.