ngô
[ŋo˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Corn, maize — the Northern word; Southerners say bắp.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Cây lương thực hạt vàng — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói bắp.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Ngô nướng thơm quá.The grilled corn smells so good.
Tối tối bà bán ngô nướng đầu phố.Every evening she sells grilled corn at the street corner.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Miền Nam commonly says bắp instead. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ngô” mean?
Corn, maize — the Northern word; Southerners say bắp.
Is “ngô” 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?
“bắp” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.