mã tấu
[maː˦ˀ˥ təw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) machete
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Xung quanh anh, lố nhố những tên lính Pháp, lính Việt mang súng, dùi cui, mã tấu.Around him milled French and Vietnamese soldiers carrying guns, clubs, and machetes.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “mã tấu” mean?
(noun) machete
Is “mã tấu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.