hậu vệ
[həw˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) defender
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
hậu vệ cánhfull-back
Hậu vệ đó chuyền bóng rất khéo.That guard passes the ball very skillfully.
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 ↗ Local usage: In basketball, hậu vệ usually means guard, not a generic defender. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “hậu vệ” mean?
(noun) defender
Is “hậu vệ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.