khuya
[xwiə˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) late
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
đêm khuyalate night
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adverb) late at night
Examples
thức khuyato stay up late
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) the hours from midnight to almost dawn
Examples
ngủ từ sáng đến khuyato sleep from dawn until late at night
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Common questions
What does “khuya” mean?
(adjective) late
Is “khuya” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.