vỏ
[vɔ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) cover, bark, shell, sheath, husk, skin, peel, pot, crust
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
vỏ, vỏ bọc, vỏ cây, vỏ sò, vỏ hạt, da, vỏ quả, nồi, vỏ bánh
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Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
trượt vỏ chuốito slip on banana's peel
Đừng vứt vỏ cam xuống sàn.Don’t throw the orange peel on the floor.
Vỏ cam này thơm quá.This orange peel smells wonderful.
Con tôm này còn nguyên vỏ.This shrimp still has its shell on.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: The exact English depends on whether it refers to fruit, vegetables, eggs, or shellfish. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Common questions
What does “vỏ” mean?
(noun) cover, bark, shell, sheath, husk, skin, peel, pot, crust
Is “vỏ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.