thuyền trưởng
[tʰwiən˨˩ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a sea captain
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thuyền trưởng yêu cầu mọi người mặc áo phao.The captain told everyone to wear life jackets.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “thuyền trưởng” mean?
(noun) a sea captain
Is “thuyền trưởng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.