Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

lậu

[ləw˧˨ʔ] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) contraband; illicit; under the table

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bất hợp pháp

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

Sources & notes

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) gonorrhoea

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

bệnh lậu

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What does “lậu” mean?

(adjective) contraband; illicit; under the table

Is “lậu” formal or informal?

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

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