ngao
[ŋaːw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
More common
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
• Owner-contributed local-usage label
Examples
Ngao hấp sả ăn rất ngọt.Lemongrass-steamed clams are naturally sweet.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Nghêu is the common southern equivalent. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) certain bivalves
Common questions
What does “ngao” mean?
(verb) to meow
Is “ngao” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.