iu
[ʔiw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) eye dialect spelling of yêu, representing Southern Vietnam Vietnamese
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Cutesy texting spelling of “yêu” (to love) — “iu quá” = love it/you so much.
Literally: Respelling of yêu.
How to use it
✓ Use it when
Chat, comments, captions.
Register: informalConnotation: cute
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Origin
Mạng xã hội · Vietnamese internet culture
Sources & notes
Owner-contributed endearment collection (July 2026); curated editorially.
Common questions
What does “iu” mean?
(verb) eye dialect spelling of yêu, representing Southern Vietnam Vietnamese
Is “iu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.