lão
[laːw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) old
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ông lãoan old man
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(pronoun) I/me (used by an old man)
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(pronoun) he/him (an old man)
Register: formal
Common questions
What does “lão” mean?
(adjective) old
Is “lão” formal or informal?
lão is generally formal.