mơ
[məː˧˧]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to dream
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Quả mơ này chua quá.This apricot is too sour.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: The same word can also mean “dream” in other contexts. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) dream
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) ume
Common questions
What does “mơ” mean?
(verb) to dream
Is “mơ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.