vịt trời
[vit̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕəːj˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a wigeon
Connotation: humorous
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a daughter, with implied disappointment in the fact that she's a girl, or that she might have stereotypically disapproved feminine qualities such as nagging or loquacity
Connotation: humorous
Examples
Nhà tôi có năm con vịt trời.Oh boy, I've got five little princesses.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “vịt trời” mean?
(noun) a wigeon
Is “vịt trời” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.