liễu
[liəw˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) willow
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Ивушка зелёная,
Над рекой склонённая,
Ты скажи, скажи, не тая,
Где любовь моя?Dear willow, green and gentle,
Standing by the river, leaning lightly,
Tell me, little one, hide not,
Where is my love?
Liễu rủ xuống mặt hồ trông rất thơ mộng.The willows drooping over the lake look very poetic.
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 “liễu” mean?
(noun) willow
Is “liễu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.