mộ đạo
[mo˧˨ʔ ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to be religious or pious
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Gần nhà có bà cụ mộ đạo lắm, cứ tới kì là đi đền chùa cúng bái.I know an old lady in my neighborhood who is very religious and would regularly go pay tributes at the temples.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “mộ đạo” mean?
(verb) to be religious or pious
Is “mộ đạo” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.