ngữ
[ŋɨ˦ˀ˥]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) tempo
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
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) constraint; limit
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Từ việc ăn uống cho đến mua sắm áo-quần, sách-vở, giấy bút, lại những cái phí vặt, như đọc báo, xem xi-nê-ma, đều có ngữ nhất định, không được vượt qua.From food, clothes, books, pens and papers, to other minor expenses like newspapers and movies, all come with a cap in advance that should not be broken.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) despicable fellow
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Cái ngữ mày thì biết gì mà nói?Your like is in no position to talk.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “ngữ” mean?
(noun) tempo
Is “ngữ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.