trà
[t͡ɕaː˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Tea — the standard word nationwide and the only everyday word in the South; Northern colloquial speech often says chè.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Nước uống pha từ lá trà — từ chuẩn cả nước và là cách nói duy nhất trong Nam; khẩu ngữ miền Bắc hay nói chè.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide and the everyday Southern word; Northern colloquial speech often says chè.
Examples
chén uống tràteacup
Mời anh ngồi chơi, uống miếng trà cho ấm bụng.Have a seat and some tea to warm yourself up.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trà” mean?
Tea — the standard word nationwide and the only everyday word in the South; Northern colloquial speech often says chè.
Is “trà” 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?
“chè” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.