vào
[vaːw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To enter, go in; into — the standard form nationwide and the everyday Northern one; Southern speech usually says vô.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đi từ ngoài đến trong; giới từ "vào" — dạng chuẩn cả nước và thường ngày ngoài Bắc; khẩu ngữ miền Nam hay nói vô.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide and everyday Northern; Southern colloquial speech prefers vô.
Examples
vào nhàto enter the/a house
Mưa rồi, mọi người vào nhà đi kẻo ướt.It’s raining — everyone come inside before you get soaked.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “vào” mean?
To enter, go in; into — the standard form nationwide and the everyday Northern one; Southern speech usually says vô.
Is “vào” 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?
“vô” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.