táo

[taːw˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) an apple; the crisp round fruit

Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Táo này giòn và ngọt.These apples are crisp and sweet.
Mỗi sáng cô ấy đều ăn một quả táo đỏ.She eats a red apple every single morning.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana)

Register: informal

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) jujube (Ziziphus jujuba); jharber (Ziziphus nummularia)

Register: informal

Sense 4

Meaning · English

(noun) constipation

Register: informal

Common questions

What does “táo” mean?

(noun) an apple; the crisp round fruit

Is “táo” formal or informal?

táo is generally informal.