kêu
[kew˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To call out, shout — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear la instead.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Gọi to, hét lên — từ chuẩn cả nước; trong Nam thường nói la.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
• Standard nationwide (to call, cry out); the South also uses kêu for ordering food.
Examples
Ếch kêu ộp ộp ngoài vườn.Frogs are croaking outside in the garden.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Kêu is broad; ộp ộp makes the frog’s croaking sound explicit. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “kêu” mean?
To call out, shout — standard nationwide; in the South you will often hear la instead.
Is “kêu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“la” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.