sù sụ
[su˨˩ su˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(adjective) Of coughing: deep and persistent.
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
ho sù sụ cả đêmto cough deeply and persistently the whole night
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) synonym of sụ
Examples
Cái đầu tóc bạc xoắn tít dường như không bao giờ cắt, to sù sụ nặng nề như ấn khổ người nhỏ thó của ông xuống chiếc áo bành-tô lính[…].
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “sù sụ” mean?
(adjective) Of coughing: deep and persistent.
Is “sù sụ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.