bí đao
[ʔɓi˧˦ ʔɗaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) winter melon (Benincasa hispida)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
費 Bí. n. Loại dây xanh trái lớn.
― đao. Thứ bí dài trái, da xanh, người ta hay dùng mà làm mứt.費 Bí. n. Green vines that produce big fruits.
― đao. A kind of gourd with long fruit, its skin is green, it is often used to make mứt.
Bí đao nấu canh tôm rất thanh.Winter melon soup with shrimp tastes light and refreshing.
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 “bí đao” mean?
(noun) winter melon (Benincasa hispida)
Is “bí đao” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.