ỉu

[ʔiw˧˩] 🎙 Say it

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) soft (due to having a high moisture content); doughy; soggy

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mềm do chứa nhiều độ ẩm, nhão, ướt

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Register: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
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Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) in low spirits; gloomy; sad; blue

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tâm trạng thấp, u ám, buồn, thất vọng

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Register: informal

Common questions

What does “ỉu” mean?

(adjective) soft (due to having a high moisture content); doughy; soggy

Is “ỉu” formal or informal?

ỉu is generally informal.

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