máu
[maw˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) blood (vital liquid flowing in animal bodies)
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
chất lỏng quan trọng chảy trong cơ thể động vật
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
giọt máua drop of blood / a biological child
giận sôi máuto be so angry that it feels like one's blood is boiling
Máu chảy nhiều quá, gọi cấp cứu đi.There's too much blood—call an ambulance.
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) an inherent trait
Register: informal
Examples
Thằng đó có máu dê.That guy is a pervert.
nổi máu điênto suddenly go nuts
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Register: informal
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) Can be understood as lively, energetic; aggressive; going all out; gangster-like etc.
Register: informal
Examples
Anh rapper này máu thế nhỉ?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “máu” mean?
(noun) blood (vital liquid flowing in animal bodies)
Is “máu” formal or informal?
máu is generally informal.