mong
[mawŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to hope, to expect, to wish for something
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) mud slider used for fishing or clam harvesting in alluvial plains of Southern Vietnam
Examples
[...] Nghề này lấm lem bùn đất, dầm mưa dãi nắng cơ cực lắm. Nhưng vì không nghề nghiệp, không đất sản xuất nên cứ nương vào cái mong, vào bãi bồi này mà kiếm sống.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mong” mean?
(verb) to hope, to expect, to wish for something
Is “mong” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.