ổ
[ʔo˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a nest
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ổ vịt xiêma Muscovy duck nest
ổ chuộta rat or mouse colony
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a space where lawbreakers gather
Examples
lạc vào ổ cướpto be lost in a den of thieves
ổ mại dâma whorehouse
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) an organized group of lawbreakers
Examples
bắt được một ổ tội phạmto be successfully arrest a group of criminals
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Sense 4
Examples
ổ hamburgera hamburger
ba ổ bánh mìthree loaves of bread
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Common questions
What does “ổ” mean?
(noun) a nest
Is “ổ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.