mè
[mɛ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Sesame — the Southern word; Northerners say vừng.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hạt nhỏ rang thơm — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói vừng.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Buộc các mè vào các rui.Tie the battens to the rafters.
Xôi đậu rắc muối mè là bữa sáng gọn lẹ.Bean sticky rice with sesame salt — a quick breakfast.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mè” mean?
Sesame — the Southern word; Northerners say vừng.
Is “mè” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“vừng” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.