phố Tây
[fo˧˦ təj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a neighbourhood or street with a high concentration of Westerners, usually travellers
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đều đặn mỗi chiều thứ Bảy, sau khi sắp xếp công việc cá nhân tại một nhà hàng chay ở phố Tây An Thượng, chị Ánh lại cùng các thành viên lên đường với găng tay, bao tải, gậy gắp rác…Every single Saturday afternoon after finishing her work at a vegetarian restaurant in Westerners' area An Thượng, Ms Ánh hits the road to meet the members with gloves, bags, and trash pickers.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “phố Tây” mean?
(noun) a neighbourhood or street with a high concentration of Westerners, usually travellers
Is “phố Tây” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.