hư
[hɨ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) corrupt, decayed, rotten, spoiled, damaged
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) bad; misbehaving; mischievous; disobedient
Common questions
What does “hư” mean?
(adjective) corrupt, decayed, rotten, spoiled, damaged
Is “hư” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.