luỵ
[lwi˧˨ʔ]
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Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to involve
Register: formal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
để lụy cho gia đìnhto bring misfortune to one's family
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to beach
Register: formal
Examples
ông luỵ bờthe beaching of a whale
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to be unable to get over a relationship
Register: formal
Examples
luỵ người yêu cũto be unable to get over one's ex
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Common questions
What does “luỵ” mean?
(verb) to involve
Is “luỵ” formal or informal?
luỵ is generally formal.