mướp đắng
[mɨəp̚˧˦ ʔɗaŋ˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Bitter melon — the Northern word; Southerners say khổ qua.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Quả vị đắng nấu canh — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói khổ qua.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Mướp đắng nhồi thịt là món mẹ hay nấu.Stuffed bitter melon is a dish Mom often makes.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “mướp đắng” mean?
Bitter melon — the Northern word; Southerners say khổ qua.
Is “mướp đắng” 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?
“khổ qua” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.