ngoại ô
[ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ ʔo˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) suburbs; outskirts
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhà tôi ở ngoại ô thành phố.My house is in the suburbs.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “ngoại ô” mean?
(noun) suburbs; outskirts
Is “ngoại ô” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.