máy bay trực thăng
[maj˧˦ ʔɓaj˧˧ t͡ɕɨk̚˧˨ʔ tʰaŋ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) helicopter
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trực thăng vừa đáp xuống bãi đất.The helicopter just landed on the dirt field.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Trực thăng is the shorter, more common everyday form. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “máy bay trực thăng” mean?
(noun) helicopter
Is “máy bay trực thăng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.