nón
[nɔn˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A hat — the Southern word for hats of any kind; in the North nón means only the conical nón lá.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ đội đầu nói chung — cách dùng miền Nam; ngoài Bắc "nón" chỉ riêng nón lá.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Chiếc nón kì diệuThe Amazing Conical Hat
Ra đường nhớ đội nón, nắng lắm đó nghe.Put on a hat before you go out — it’s blazing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “nón” mean?
A hat — the Southern word for hats of any kind; in the North nón means only the conical nón lá.
Is “nón” 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?
“mũ” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.