thiên tai
[tʰiən˧˧ taːj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) natural disaster; act of God
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Miền Trung là khu vực thường xuyên xảy ra thiên tai.Central Vietnam is a region that frequently suffers from natural diasters.
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 “thiên tai” mean?
(noun) natural disaster; act of God
Is “thiên tai” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.