hơ
[həː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to dry or warm up (something) over or near a heat source
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(interjection) huh
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(interjection) what the
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Examples
Hơ? Mi mần chi rứa?What do you think you're doing?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hơ” mean?
(verb) to dry or warm up (something) over or near a heat source
Is “hơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.