hảo hán
[haːw˧˩ haːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) brave man, courageous man, hero
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hảo hán ở đời đâu phải mỗi nam nhi. Phận nữ nhi tuy không thể đầu đội trời chân đạp đất, đi khắp bát hoang tứ hải, song cũng có những lúc ước muốn giá đây đổi phận làm trai được.Not all heroes of this world are men. The ladies, despite lacking formidable strength and being unable to travel far and wide, sometimes wish they could become men just for once.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hảo hán” mean?
(noun) brave man, courageous man, hero
Is “hảo hán” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.