tâu
[təw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to report (to the king)
Register: informal
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
(verb) to report (on); to make a report (on something to curry favour)
Register: informal
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Common questions
What does “tâu” mean?
(verb) to report (to the king)
Is “tâu” formal or informal?
tâu is generally informal.
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