mũi
[muj˦ˀ˥]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) nose
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mũi máy bay hướng về phía biển.The nose of the plane is facing the sea.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Depending on context, mũi can also mean the tip or front end of an object. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) prow, bow
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) tip
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(noun) cape
Examples
mũi Hảo Vọngthe Cape of Good Hope
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “mũi” mean?
(noun) nose
Is “mũi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.