dạo

[zaːw˧˨ʔ]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to utter an introductory part of one's speech or instrument

Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to walk; to stroll

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) time period; times

Where it’s used: Used Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam • Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”

Common questions

What does “dạo” mean?

(verb) to utter an introductory part of one's speech or instrument

Is “dạo” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.