quê quán
[kwe˧˧ kwaːn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) place of origin; place one is originally from; hometown of one's ancestors, usually considered in the male line
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hỏi gì trả lời nấy, cấm quanh co dài dòng. Nào, họ tên? Quê quán? Dân tộc? Văn hoá? Tham gia cách mạng năm nào?You answer what we ask, no verbosity. So, full name? Place of origin? Ethnicity? Level of schooling? What year did you join 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 “quê quán” mean?
(noun) place of origin; place one is originally from; hometown of one's ancestors, usually considered in the male line
Is “quê quán” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.