bé yêu
[ʔɓɛ˧˦ ʔiəw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) darling; sweetheart
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
(noun) endearing term for small children
Sense 3
Meaning · English
Beloved baby — partner or child.
Literally: Beloved little one.
How to use it
✓ Use it when
Doting address.
Register: informalConnotation: affectionate
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Owner-contributed endearment collection (July 2026); curated editorially.
Common questions
What does “bé yêu” mean?
(noun) darling; sweetheart
Is “bé yêu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.