lưỡi
[lɨəj˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) tongue
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Bác sĩ bảo tôi thè lưỡi ra.The doctor told me to stick out my tongue.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) cutting edge; blade
Examples
con dao hai lưỡia double-edged knife / a thing that has both useful and harmful effects
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “lưỡi” mean?
(noun) tongue
Is “lưỡi” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.