mũi tàu
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Also seen as: đầu tàu
Meaning · English
bow of a ship
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Anh ấy đang đứng ở mũi tàu.He is standing at the bow of the ship.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Đầu tàu means the front or leading engine of a train, not a ship’s bow. Contributed enriched phrasebook data (owner-supplied, July 2026); review pending.
Common questions
What does “mũi tàu” mean?
bow of a ship
Is “mũi tàu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.