hoa
[hwaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A flower — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear bông instead.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Phần đẹp nhất của cây, thường có màu sắc — từ chuẩn cả nước; trong Nam thường nói bông.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide; the Southern word is bông.
Examples
Hoa ngoài ban công đang nở đẹp.The flowers on the balcony are blooming beautifully.
Vườn nhà bà nở đầy hoa cúc vàng.Grandma’s garden is full of blooming yellow daisies.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Vietnamese nouns do not normally mark singular or plural. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “hoa” mean?
A flower — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear bông instead.
Is “hoa” 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?
“bông” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.