luộc
[luək̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to boil
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Lão chỉ mặc độc chiếc quần đùi: da mặt, da lưng đỏ như cua luộc.He only wore his shorts; the skin on his face and back was red as boiled crab.
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 “luộc” mean?
(verb) to boil
Is “luộc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.