tép riu
[tɛp̚˧˦ ziw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) Caridina flavilineata, a species of small shrimp
Register: informalConnotation: 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) an unimportant thing; a trivial thing
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) a weakling; a nobody
Register: informalConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
Thằng đó chỉ là tép riu.He's naught but a weakling.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Common questions
What does “tép riu” mean?
(noun) Caridina flavilineata, a species of small shrimp
Is “tép riu” formal or informal?
tép riu is generally informal; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.
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