This is the 986th most frequent Vietnamese word.
ho
The Vietnamese word "ho" can mean "cough" or "surname," depending on context.
The word 'ho' is used to describe the action an individual performs when expelling air and sound from the throat due to discomfort or illness.
Anh ấy ho vào tay để che miệng khi cảm thấy không khỏe.
He coughed into his hand to cover his mouth when feeling unwell.
In this sentence, 'ho' means 'cough,' referring to the act of coughing caused by an illness or irritant.
Tôi bị ho suốt tuần này, thật khó chịu.
I have been coughing all week, it's really uncomfortable.
Here, 'ho' represents the phenomenon of coughing, often as a reaction to cold weather or illness.