chi lưu
[t͡ɕi˧˧ liw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) tributary; affluent
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Sông Yên là một chi lưu của sông Cầu Đỏ, nằm về phía hữu ngạn, nhưng đồng thời cũng là phân lưu từ sông Vu Gia ở Quảng Nam.The Yên river is a tributary of the Cầu Đỏ joining from the right bank, and it is also a distributary of the Vu Gia in Quảng Nam.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “chi lưu” mean?
(noun) tributary; affluent
Is “chi lưu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.