gàu
[ɣaw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) dandruff
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
trị gàuto treat dandruff
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
(noun) a type of bucket used to manually splash out water from a pond, or to get water up from a well
Common questions
What does “gàu” mean?
(noun) dandruff
Is “gàu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.