mạ
[maː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) rice seedlings
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) mother; mom
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Trung · Central Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Central”
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to plate (with a metal)
Examples
mạ vàngto gild
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mạ” mean?
(noun) rice seedlings
Is “mạ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.