vô danh tiểu tốt
[vo˧˧ zajŋ̟˧˧ tiəw˧˩ tot̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) nobody; individually unremarkable, or not ubiquitous
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Một kẻ vô danh tiểu tốt như tôi thì làm gì có cửa vào cái ghế đó.As a man of nothing, I have no chance taking that position.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “vô danh tiểu tốt” mean?
(adjective) nobody; individually unremarkable, or not ubiquitous
Is “vô danh tiểu tốt” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.