hàu

[haw˨˩]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) an oyster (mollusk; food)

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

loại động vật thân mềm

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Register: vulgar

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

Examples

Hàu nướng phô mai ăn béo lắm.Grilled oysters with cheese are wonderfully rich.

Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)

Sources & notes

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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) the vulva or vagina; female genitalia

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

âm hộ hoặc âm đạo, bộ phận sinh dục nữ

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Register: vulgar

Common questions

What does “hàu” mean?

(noun) an oyster (mollusk; food)

Is “hàu” formal or informal?

hàu is generally vulgar.