khoác áo
[xwaːk̚˧˦ ʔaːw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to wear the clothing of a particular unit or organisation and become a member of that unit or organisation
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to wear the cloak of (e.g. patriotism, religion)
Common questions
What does “khoác áo” mean?
(verb) to wear the clothing of a particular unit or organisation and become a member of that unit or organisation
Is “khoác áo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.