thân yêu
[tʰən˧˧ ʔiəw˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) familiarly dear or beloved
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Nhật kí thân yêu,
Hôm nay hắn cứ nhìn trộm mình suốt cả buổi học.Dear diary,
Today, he kept secretly looking at me the whole time at school.
Lan thân yêu,
Dạo này cậu thế nào ? Bọn mình nhớ cậu lắm.Dear Lan,
How are you doing? We miss you so much.
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “thân yêu” mean?
(adjective) familiarly dear or beloved
Is “thân yêu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.