vừng
[vɨŋ˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Sesame — the Northern word; Southerners say mè.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Hạt nhỏ rang thơm — từ miền Bắc; trong Nam nói mè.
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Bắc · Northern Vietnam
Examples
Vừng ơi, mở ra!Open, sesame!
Bánh đa vừng nướng thơm phức.Toasted sesame rice crackers, wonderfully fragrant.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-31)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “vừng” mean?
Sesame — the Northern word; Southerners say mè.
Is “vừng” 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?
“mè” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.