mâu
[məw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) spear, lance
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Dương Thiết Tâm tránh qua một bên, nhưng hai tên lính cầm trường mâu hai bên cứ ấn mũi mâu vào hai bên sườn y.Yáng Tiěxīn dodged to the side, but the two pike-wielding soldiers at both sides pushed the points of their pikes into both sides of his rib cage.
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 “mâu” mean?
(noun) spear, lance
Is “mâu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.