âm u
[ʔəm˧˧ ʔu˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) gloomy; dim
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Trong rừng đầy chỗ âm u, ẩm thấp, muỗi sinh sôi nhiều.The jungle is full of dim and damp pockets that facilitate the proliferation of mosquitoes.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “âm u” mean?
(adjective) gloomy; dim
Is “âm u” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.