thuyền
[tʰwiən˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A small boat — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear ghe instead.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Phương tiện đi lại trên sông nước — từ chuẩn cả nước; trong Nam thường nói ghe.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide; the Mekong word for a small boat is ghe.
Examples
thuyền/tàu cướp biển/hải tặca pirate ship
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “thuyền” mean?
A small boat — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear ghe instead.
Is “thuyền” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“ghe” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.