ngõ
[ŋɔ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An alley, lane — the Northern word; Southerners say hẻm.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đường nhỏ trong khu dân cư — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói hẻm.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Có đứa nào thập thò trước ngõ nhà mình sáng giờ.There's someone who has been lurking near our doorstep all day.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ngõ” mean?
An alley, lane — the Northern word; Southerners say hẻm.
Is “ngõ” 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?
“hẻm” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.