vợ
[vəː˧˨ʔ]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
(noun) wife
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vợ chồngwife and husband; a married couple
vợ chồng A PhủA Phủ and his wife
Vợ tôi nấu ăn rất ngon.My wife cooks very well.
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Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “vợ” mean?
(noun) wife
Is “vợ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.