sư tử Hà Đông
[sɨ˧˧ tɨ˧˩ haː˨˩ ʔɗəwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) an aggressive woman who's intimidating to her own husband or lover
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hàng tháng tôi phải nộp lương cho vợ, không thì con sư tử Hà Đông đó giết tôi mất!I have to submit my salary to my wife every month, or else that Hedong lioness will kill me!
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 “sư tử Hà Đông” mean?
(noun) an aggressive woman who's intimidating to her own husband or lover
Is “sư tử Hà Đông” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.