xe khách
[sɛ˧˧ xajk̟̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) coach (long-distance bus)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern” • Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Examples
Xe khách này chạy thẳng lên Đà Lạt.This coach goes straight to Da Lat.
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: Usually refers to an intercity passenger bus rather than a city bus. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “xe khách” mean?
(noun) coach (long-distance bus)
Is “xe khách” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“xe đò” (Tiếng Việt) — same word, different era.