muôi
[muəj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A soup ladle — the Northern word; Southerners say vá.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ múc canh — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói vá.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Múc thêm canh bằng muôi đi.Ladle out some more soup.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: In Southern Vietnam, vá is the common equivalent of muôi. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “muôi” mean?
A soup ladle — the Northern word; Southerners say vá.
Is “muôi” 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?
“vá” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.