lâu

[ləw˧˧]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adverb) long

Adverb

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Xương rồng lâu lâu cũng cần tưới nước.Even cacti need to be watered sometimes.

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 “lâu” mean?

(adverb) long

Is “lâu” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.