dơ
[zəː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Dirty, unclean — the Southern word; Northerners usually say bẩn.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Không sạch — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc thường nói bẩn.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
đồ dơdirty utility
Áo dính bùn dơ hết rồi, thay cái khác đi con.Your shirt is all muddy — go change into another one.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “dơ” mean?
Dirty, unclean — the Southern word; Northerners usually say bẩn.
Is “dơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“bẩn” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.