hiếu
[hiəw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) filial piety
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) mourning after parent's death
Register: formal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) filially pious
Register: formal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) to be fond of, to like
Register: formal
Examples
Người như thế là người còn lo trang-sức ở bề ngoài, tức là còn hiếu hư-danh, chưa thật bụng theo đạo-lý.A person like that is still concerned with adornment and appearances, meaning they still crave reputation and are not yet sincerely moral.
Trẻ nhỏ rất hiếu ăn vặt đặc biệt là các loại thực phẩm nhiều dầu mỡ, cay nóng và khó tiêu.Children love snacking, especially on foods that are greasy, spicy, or hard to digest.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “hiếu” mean?
(noun) filial piety
Is “hiếu” formal or informal?
hiếu is generally formal.