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.