mũ
[mu˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A hat or cap — the Northern word for hats in general; Southerners say nón, which in the North names only the conical leaf hat.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ đội đầu nói chung — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam gọi chung là nón, còn ngoài Bắc "nón" chỉ riêng nón lá.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
2 mũ 3 bằng 82 to the power of 3 is 8
Đi nắng nhớ đội mũ vào kẻo say nắng.Wear a hat in this sun or you’ll get heatstroke.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mũ” mean?
A hat or cap — the Northern word for hats in general; Southerners say nón, which in the North names only the conical leaf hat.
Is “mũ” 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?
“nón” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.