[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.