mù soa
[mu˨˩ swaː˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) handkerchief
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Rút ở túi quần sau một cái mù soa, cởi một nút buộc như một cái tai lợn, Xuân Tóc Đỏ đập đồng hào ván xuống thềm gạch xi măng đánh keng một cái rất oanh liệt.After pulling a handkerchief from his back pocket and undoing the knot like a pig ear, Red-Haired Xuân smashed a twenty-cent coin down on the cement pavement, making a glorious sound.
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 “mù soa” mean?
(noun) handkerchief
Is “mù soa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.