vô
[vo˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To enter, go in; into — the Southern form of vào; also the toast “dzô!” heard around Southern tables.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Dạng miền Nam của "vào"; cũng là tiếng hô "dzô!" khi cụng ly.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Vô nhà lấy con dao cho ba mày làm cá coi cu Thắng.Thắng boy, go inside and fetch the knife so that your dad can start preparing some fish.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “vô” mean?
To enter, go in; into — the Southern form of vào; also the toast “dzô!” heard around Southern tables.
Is “vô” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“vào” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.