tài tử
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) an amateur musician
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a professional in a specific field of art
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a professional musician, often those specializing in old-styled genres (e.g. đờn ca tài tử)
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
nhạc sĩ chuyên nghiệp, thường chuyên về thể loại cũ
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) doing something freely without much commitment or enthusiasm; going through the motions
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Common questions
What does “tài tử” mean?
(noun) an amateur musician
Is “tài tử” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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