vải
[vaːj˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) cloth, fabric
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mùa này vải đang vào vụ.Lychees are in season now.
Miếng vải này mềm và dễ may.This fabric is soft and easy to sew.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Vải” also means fruit, especially lychee; context distinguishes the meanings. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) lychee
Common questions
What does “vải” mean?
(noun) cloth, fabric
Is “vải” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.