iu ấp
[ʔiw˧˧ ʔəp̚˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to hug tenderly
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Cái lồng ngực từng chứa một cháy tim đỏ thắm, đôi mắt đã từng nhìn người yêu chan chứa, đôi tay đã từng iu ấp một đôi tay…The chest that once held a burning red heart; the eyes that once gazed at a lover with overflowing affection; the hands that once tenderly hugged a pair of hands…
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “iu ấp” mean?
(verb) to hug tenderly
Is “iu ấp” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.