mẹ con
[mɛ˧˨ʔ kɔn˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) mother and child
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tình cảm mẹ conmother-child affection
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) short for mẹ của con
Examples
"Này la Mẹ con." (Ga. 19, 26–27)"Behold, your mother." (John 19:26–27)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mẹ con” mean?
(noun) mother and child
Is “mẹ con” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.