heo
[hɛw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A pig — the Southern word; Northerners say lợn.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Con heo — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc gọi là lợn.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Nhà ngoại nuôi ba con heo sau vườn.Grandma raises three pigs behind the garden.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Pig — teasing-affectionate for a beloved big eater or champion sleeper.
Literally: Pig.
How to use it
✓ Use it when
Teasing a partner, with love.
Register: informalConnotation: teasing, affectionate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Owner-contributed endearment collection (July 2026); curated editorially.
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “heo” mean?
A pig — the Southern word; Northerners say lợn.
Is “heo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“lợn” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.