võ
[vɔ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) martial
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
quan võmartial mandarins; military officials
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) martial art
Register: informal
Examples
học võto learn a martial art
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “võ” mean?
(adjective) martial
Is “võ” formal or informal?
võ is generally informal.