đảo
[ʔɗaːw˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) island
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hòn đảo này vẫn còn rất hoang sơ.This island is still very undeveloped.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to turn upside down; to flip over
Examples
蹎天下意𩔗夷狄倒𠁑𨕭之容態獴羝At the base [of this country] under Heaven, the barbarians there turnt the tenet upside down, how reminiscent of the action of some wretched beasts.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to shake; to wag
Common questions
What does “đảo” mean?
(noun) island
Is “đảo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.