mỏ
[mɔ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) beak; bill
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
thú mỏ vịtplatypus
Con vẹt bị đau mỏ.The parrot’s beak hurts.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) trap (a person's mouth)
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Câm mỏShut your trap!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) mine (place from which ore is extracted)
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
thợ mỏminer
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mỏ” mean?
(noun) beak; bill
Is “mỏ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.