không quân
[xəwŋ͡m˧˧ kwən˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) air force
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quân chủng Phòng không – Không quânAir and Air Defence Force
Tướng Đỗ Mậu gửi giấy qua bộ Tư Lệnh Không Quân cho tôi lên Đại Tá vì có công với cách mệnh.General Đỗ Mậu sent a letter through Airforce command that I be raised to coronel for my efforts during the revolution.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “không quân” mean?
(noun) air force
Is “không quân” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.