nào
[naːw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(determiner) which
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đi đường nào đây?Which road do I take?
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(determiner) every, any
Register: formal
Examples
Ngày nào cũng như ngày nào.Every day is the same.
Món nào cũng ngon.Any dish is delicious.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(particle) come on; come on now
Register: formal
Examples
Nào anh em ơi !Hey y'all!
Nhanh lên coi nào!Hurry up will ya! / Stop draggin' your feet!
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adverb) not (negates meaning of verb)
Register: formal
Examples
nào dám hơn thuadare not to show any competitiveness
Nào có ai hay.There is no one who knows.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “nào” mean?
(determiner) which
Is “nào” formal or informal?
nào is generally formal.