nêu
[new˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to raise (a question, suggestion, etc.); to bring up; to set
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a long bamboo pole traditionally erected during the Vietnamese lunar new year (Tết), adorned with cloth and other decorations to ward off evil spirits
Common questions
What does “nêu” mean?
(verb) to raise (a question, suggestion, etc.); to bring up; to set
Is “nêu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.