hành lang
[hajŋ̟˨˩ laːŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) hall; corridor
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hành lang này dẫn ra sân sau.This corridor leads to the backyard.
Đèn hành lang vẫn sáng.The hallway light is still on.
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: Hành lang covers both corridor and hallway; context supplies the distinction. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) right of way (legal easement granted for the construction of a roadway or railway)
Common questions
What does “hành lang” mean?
(noun) hall; corridor
Is “hành lang” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.