hà mã
[haː˨˩ maː˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a hippopotamus
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hà mã ngâm mình dưới nước cả ngày.The hippopotamus stays in the water all day.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hà mã” mean?
(noun) a hippopotamus
Is “hà mã” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.