thế giới thứ ba
[tʰe˧˦ zəːj˧˦ tʰɨ˧˦ ʔɓaː˧˧]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) the Third World (countries not aligned with the west or the east during the Cold War)
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
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Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) the Third World (developing countries)
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) non-binary people
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “thế giới thứ ba” mean?
(noun) the Third World (countries not aligned with the west or the east during the Cold War)
Is “thế giới thứ ba” formal or informal?
thế giới thứ ba is generally informal.