bấu víu

[ʔɓəw˧˦ viw˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to catch hold of; to cling on

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to rely on (in times of distress); to turn to

Common questions

What does “bấu víu” mean?

(verb) to catch hold of; to cling on

Is “bấu víu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.