líu ríu
[liw˧˦ ziw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) murmuring, as a soft babbling sound
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] có thể thấy một dòng chảy líu ríu, sáng loáng, lồng lộng.[…] you could see a small stream, murmuring, sparkling, expansive.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) indistinct, with all letters sticking together
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(adjective) sticking together
Common questions
What does “líu ríu” mean?
(adjective) murmuring, as a soft babbling sound
Is “líu ríu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.