mũ bảo hiểm
[mu˦ˀ˥ ʔɓaːw˧˩ hiəm˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) a helmet
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Northern”
Examples
đội mũ bảo hiểm khi đi xe mô-tô, xe gắn máyto wear a helmet when riding a motorcycle or a scooter
Ra đường nhớ đội mũ bảo hiểm.Remember to wear a helmet when you go out.
Đi xe máy nhớ đội mũ bảo hiểm.Remember to wear a helmet when riding a motorbike.
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 ↗ Local usage: Helmet is the normal everyday English meaning; crash helmet is more specific. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “mũ bảo hiểm” mean?
(noun) a helmet
Is “mũ bảo hiểm” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.