bờ mẫu
[ʔɓəː˨˩ məw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) big ridge of dirt separating a large field from surrounding ditches, trenches, etc.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ông ngồi bệt trên bờ mẫu, khăn sọc cũ quấn đầu, nón vải nâu lốm đốm mủ chuối.He was sitting flat on the ridge next to the fields, a worn striped scarf around his head, his brown conical hat of cloth speckled with banana sap.
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 “bờ mẫu” mean?
(noun) big ridge of dirt separating a large field from surrounding ditches, trenches, etc.
Is “bờ mẫu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.