vía
[viə˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) po (the soul which does not leave the body after death)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) mind, spirit
Examples
Gì mà hồn vía trên mây vậy?Is your mind wandering somewhere?
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) an object made of paper that is worn on the body or burned to avoid disasters and illnesses
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
vật làm bằng giấy đeo trên người hoặc đốt để tránh tai họa và bệnh tật
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Examples
đeo vía
đốt vía
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Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) of or relating to Chinese po
Common questions
What does “vía” mean?
(noun) po (the soul which does not leave the body after death)
Is “vía” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.