neo đậu
[nɛw˧˧ ʔɗəw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to moor
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trường Giang có nhiều bến sông để ghe thuyền neo đậu bán hàng nên dần dà hình thành các chợ ven sông.The Trường Giang river has many places where boats can moor and sell goods; over time, riverside markets appeared there.
Tàu đang neo đậu gần bờ.The boat is anchored near the shore.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: For “to dock,” “cập bến” is more precise when a vessel arrives at a dock. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Common questions
What does “neo đậu” mean?
(verb) to moor
Is “neo đậu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.