ô
[ʔo˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
An umbrella — the Northern word; Southerners say dù.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ che mưa che nắng — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam gọi là dù.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Mang ô theo, trời sắp mưa đấy.Take an umbrella; it looks like it's about to rain.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Dù is also common, especially in southern Vietnam. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ô” mean?
An umbrella — the Northern word; Southerners say dù.
Is “ô” 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?
“dù” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.