hung thủ

[hʊwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰu˧˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) a culprit who is a suspect murderer or assailant

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Common questions

What does “hung thủ” mean?

(noun) a culprit who is a suspect murderer or assailant

Is “hung thủ” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.