nón mê
[nɔn˧˦ me˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) old and worn-out conical hat
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Những tối trời mưa, anh lúp xúp cầm cái nón mê đi đón ông già.On rainy evenings, he would skurry with a worn-out conical hat in his hand to pick up his father.
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 “nón mê” mean?
(noun) old and worn-out conical hat
Is “nón mê” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.