cu li

[ku˧˧ li˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) coolie

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người lao động rẻ tiền

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⚠ Register: offensiveConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) wage slave

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

người làm công ăn lương

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Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Sense 3

Meaning · English

(noun) loris

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loài động vật nhỏ

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Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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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