trại
[t͡ɕaːj˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) barrack; outpost
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to deviate
Examples
"Sài Gòn" trại lại là "Xì Gòn", "Hà Nội" trại lại là "Hà Lội"."Xì Gòn" is a deviation of "Sài Gòn", and "Hà Lội" is a deviation of "Hà Nội".
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) twisted; askew
Examples
trại chânhaving a twisted ankle
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trại” mean?
(noun) barrack; outpost
Is “trại” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.