lợ
[ləː˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) brackish
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nước lợbrackish water
Nước sông nơi hai đầu Trường Giang có vị lợ, ảnh hưởng từ nước biển tràn vào nên thủy sản của sông đa dạng hơn.The water at the ends of the Trường Giang has a brackish taste, due to the influence of seawater inflow, allowing for more diverse aquaculture in the river.
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “lợ” mean?
(adjective) brackish
Is “lợ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.