ly
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A drinking glass — the Southern word; Northerners say cốc.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đồ đựng nước uống — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc gọi là cốc.
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Rót cho mình một ly nước nhé.Pour me a glass of water, please.
Bình ly này thơm quá.This vase of lilies smells wonderful.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Local usage: Miền Bắc commonly uses cốc for a drinking glass. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “ly” mean?
A drinking glass — the Southern word; Northerners say cốc.
Is “ly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
What is the closest equivalent?
“cốc” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.