hủ lậu
[hu˧˩ ləw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) old-fashioned
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Đầu óc quá hủ lậu, tiếp thu cái mới cũng khó.You can't take in what's now trendy if your mind shall remain conservative.
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 “hủ lậu” mean?
(adjective) old-fashioned
Is “hủ lậu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.