ậu
[ʔəw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) an official within the Mường's system of bureaucracy (or lang đạo)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Theo lệ Mường ở Hòa Bình cũng như ở Thanh Hóa, Phú Thọ, chức ậu không được cha truyền con nối.According to Mường customs in Hòa Bình, Thanh Hóa, Phú Thọ, ậu title is not hereditary.
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 “ậu” mean?
(noun) an official within the Mường's system of bureaucracy (or lang đạo)
Is “ậu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.