vỗ
[vo˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to hit with a palm
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
vỗ tayto clap
vỗ ngựcto (proudly) strike one's chest with one's palm
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to flap (wings)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to hit (the shore); to dash
Common questions
What does “vỗ” mean?
(verb) to hit with a palm
Is “vỗ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.