rủ
[zu˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to ask (someone to do something with you); to invite
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Near-synonym: mời
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
(verb) to hang down
Examples
Tóc đã bạc nhiều, lơ thơ vài cọng rủ xuống mặt.Her hair was mostly gray, a few wispy strands hung over her face.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “rủ” mean?
(verb) to ask (someone to do something with you); to invite
Is “rủ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.