đeo
[ʔɗɛw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to carry by hanging onto your body
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đeo cặpto (be) wear(ing) a backpack
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to wear (a non-hat/crown/tiara accessory)
Examples
đeo nhẫn/dây chuyền/bông tai/đồng hồ/khẩu trangto (be) wear(ing) a ring/necklace/earring/watch/mask
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to latch on
Examples
Bướm đeo dưới dạ cây bần.
Làm sao kết nghĩa châu trần với nhau
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) short for móng đeo (dewclaw)
Common questions
What does “đeo” mean?
(verb) to carry by hanging onto your body
Is “đeo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.