trái
[t͡ɕaːj˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A fruit; the classifier for fruit — the Southern word; Northerners say quả.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Trái cây; loại từ chỉ trái — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói quả.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
bên tráion the left
Hái giùm ngoại mấy trái ổi chín nghen.Pick a few ripe guavas for Grandma, will you?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “trái” mean?
A fruit; the classifier for fruit — the Southern word; Northerners say quả.
Is “trái” 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?
“quả” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.