trưởng thượng
[t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩ tʰɨəŋ˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) senior
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đã có lòng đề với anh em trong nhà thì cũng có lòng kính mà đối xử với những kẻ trưởng thượng trong nước.The will shouldn't only for supporting siblings in a family but also to treat seniors in a country with respect.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “trưởng thượng” mean?
(noun) senior
Is “trưởng thượng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.