ngô nghê
[ŋo˧˧ ŋe˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) silly, stupid, dim
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Có người nói rằng tại Pháp họ đè nén mình không cho mình học làm súng ống, làm máy bay, tàu ngầm, nên dân mình mới ngô nghê như thế!There are some who like to say the French oppress us, do not let us learn how to make firearms, aircraft, and submarines, and that this is why our people are still so dim!
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “ngô nghê” mean?
(adjective) silly, stupid, dim
Is “ngô nghê” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.