dư
[zɨ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Leftover, surplus — the Southern word; Northerners say thừa.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Còn lại, nhiều hơn mức cần — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói thừa.
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Tiền chợ còn dư chút đỉnh, mua thêm trái cây.A little market money left over — let’s get some fruit.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “dư” mean?
Leftover, surplus — the Southern word; Northerners say thừa.
Is “dư” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“thừa” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.