gỗ

[ɣo˦ˀ˥]

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

Meaning · English

(noun) wood, timber

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

2006, Nguyễn Nhật Ánh, Chuyện xứ Lang Biang part 1: Pho tượng của Baltalon, Kim Đồng, chapter 2The wooden house gradually appeared to the children, and it looked not unlike Mr Silver Beard's, with some things that made it look more rundown and shabbier.
Bàn này làm bằng gỗ xoan.This table is made of chinaberry wood.

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 ↗

Common questions

What does “gỗ” mean?

(noun) wood, timber

Is “gỗ” formal or informal?

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