kiểu
[kiəw˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) style; way; look
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
kiểu mớinew style
kiểu lỗi thờiold-fashioned
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) model; example; design
Register: informal
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) manner; attitude; habit
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(particle) like; as though; as if; that is to say
Register: informal
Examples
Kiểu ý nói là...Like, what I mean is...
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “kiểu” mean?
(noun) style; way; look
Is “kiểu” formal or informal?
kiểu is generally informal.