khư khư
[xɨ˧˧ xɨ˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adverb) tightly; stubbornly
Adverb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
khư khư như ông từ giữ oản(literally, “(clutching something) tightly like the temple caretaker guarding the offerings”)
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khư khư” mean?
(adverb) tightly; stubbornly
Is “khư khư” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.