lúc lỉu
[lʊwk͡p̚˧˦ liw˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) hanging heavily, drooping
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] ngó những trái cà, trái khóm, trái bí, bầu ông Chín treo lúc lỉu trên nhánh chà đằng mũi ghe.[…] looking at the eggplants, pineapples, pumpkins, and gourds that Mr Chín had hung up and were dangling heavily from the branches at the bow of the boat.
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 “lúc lỉu” mean?
(adjective) hanging heavily, drooping
Is “lúc lỉu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.