[lu˦ˀ˥]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(noun) very high water level in a body of water (such as a high tide or high water) or on land, which forms due to excessive raining (not necessarily implying flooding)

Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(noun) a bunch; a group (of people)

Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Examples

lũ bạna group of friends
lũ trẻa group of children

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Common questions

What does “lũ” mean?

(noun) very high water level in a body of water (such as a high tide or high water) or on land, which forms due to excessive raining (not necessarily implying flooding)

Is “lũ” formal or informal?

lũ is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.