ngũ cốc
[ŋu˦ˀ˥ kəwk͡p̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) the Five Grains
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trẻ con thường ăn ngũ cốc buổi sáng.Children often eat cereal in the morning.
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: Depending on context, ngũ cốc can mean breakfast cereal or grains generally. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) cereal
Examples
ngũ cốc ăn sángbreakfast cereal
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngũ cốc” mean?
(noun) the Five Grains
Is “ngũ cốc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.