tỉnh lẻ
[tïŋ˧˩ lɛ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) non-urban areas, especially those peripheral to major urban centres
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
(adjective) provincial; hick
Examples
dân tỉnh lẻhicks
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “tỉnh lẻ” mean?
(noun) non-urban areas, especially those peripheral to major urban centres
Is “tỉnh lẻ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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