Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

trưởng nam

[t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩ naːm˧˧]

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) the eldest son

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

con trai cả

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NounRegister: formal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Vũ Văn A (trưởng nam) và Nguyễn Thị B (thứ nữ)Vũ Văn A (first son) and Nguyễn Thị B (second daughter)

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Sources & notes

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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.