hũ
[hu˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) large storage pot or jar that must be held with two hands; compare lọ (“small jar”), chai (“bottle”) and nồi (“cooking pot”)
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Em đặt 80 hũ có 3 hũ trắng chứ không phải hũ trong, chắc thiếu hàng gì đó.I ordered 80 pots and got three which were white (pots) rather than clear (pots); they must have run out.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “hũ” mean?
(noun) large storage pot or jar that must be held with two hands; compare lọ (“small jar”), chai (“bottle”) and nồi (“cooking pot”)
Is “hũ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.