tài xế
[taːj˨˩ se˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) driver; chauffeur
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy làm tài xế taxi.He works as a taxi driver.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Tài xế” is the usual occupational term; “người lái xe” is more descriptive. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “tài xế” mean?
(noun) driver; chauffeur
Is “tài xế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.