cừu
[kiw˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) sheep (of the genus Ovis)
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cừu cáiewe
cừu đựcram
Đàn cừu đang gặm cỏ ngoài đồng.The flock of sheep is grazing in the field.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) hurdle (artificial barrier over which athletes jump in a race)
Examples
nhảy giạng chân qua cừuto jump over a hurdle with legs spread wide
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “cừu” mean?
(noun) sheep (of the genus Ovis)
Is “cừu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.