quẹo
[kwɛw˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To turn (left or right) — the Southern word; Northerners say rẽ.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Đổi hướng khi đi — từ miền Nam; ngoài Bắc nói rẽ.
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
Examples
Tới ngã tư thì quẹo phải là thấy chợ.At the crossroads turn right and you’ll see the market.
Editorial example (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Equivalents & related
Common questions
What does “quẹo” mean?
To turn (left or right) — the Southern word; Northerners say rẽ.
Is “quẹo” 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?
“rẽ” (Tiếng Việt) — same meaning · other region.