trưởng nam
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) the eldest son
NounRegister: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Vũ Văn A (trưởng nam) và Nguyễn Thị B (thứ nữ)Vũ Văn A (first son) and Nguyễn Thị B (second daughter)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
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Common questions
What does “trưởng nam” mean?
(noun) the eldest son
Is “trưởng nam” formal or informal?
trưởng nam is generally formal.
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