mẹ kế
[mɛ˧˨ʔ ke˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) stepmother; stepmom
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mẹ kế thương chị em tôi lắm.Our stepmother loves us very much.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “mẹ kế” mean?
(noun) stepmother; stepmom
Is “mẹ kế” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.