cu li
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) coolie
⚠ Register: offensiveConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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) wage slave
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) loris
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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Common questions
What does “cu li” mean?
(noun) coolie
Is “cu li” formal or informal?
cu li is generally offensive; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.
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