gõ
[ɣɔ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
gõ cửato knock at/on the door
gõ (đầu) ngón tayto tap one's fingers
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 percuss
Common questions
What does “gõ” mean?
(verb) to hit with the side of the fist, with the knuckles, with the fingertips, or with a short stick, in order to knock, type, hit a bell, hit a wooden fish, or knock at someone's head
Is “gõ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.