mái chèo
[maːj˧˦ t͡ɕɛw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) an oar or a paddle
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Hai người cùng kéo mái chèo.The two people pulled the oars together.
Cầm mái chèo cho chắc nhé.Hold the paddle firmly.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: “Mái chèo” can refer to one or more oars; context determines the number. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “mái chèo” mean?
(noun) an oar or a paddle
Is “mái chèo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.