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.