ngó
Meaning
3 senses
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Verb
The action of taking a quick or stealthy look through a specific opening.
vi Đứa trẻ ngó qua khe cửa để xem quà.
en The child took a peek through the door gap to see the gifts.
The action of looking at an object or a person to perceive their image.
vi Anh ấy đang ngó bức tranh treo trên tường.
en He is looking at the painting hanging on the wall.
Noun
The newly sprouted bud or young stem of plants such as the lotus or water-taro found in water.
vi Mẹ mua một ít ngó sen để làm gỏi.
en Mother bought some lotus buds to make salad.