thuyền chài
[tʰwiən˨˩ t͡ɕaːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) fishing boat (with cast net)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) fisherman (generally speaking)
Common questions
What does “thuyền chài” mean?
(noun) fishing boat (with cast net)
Is “thuyền chài” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.