mười sáu
[mɨəj˨˩ saw˧˦]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
sixteen
Numeral
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mười sáu tuổi được đi làm chưa?Can you work at sixteen?
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “mười sáu” mean?
sixteen
Is “mười sáu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.