Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thều thào

[tʰew˨˩ tʰaːw˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(adjective) inanimate

AdjectiveRegister: informal

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Sau cơn bệnh nạn không biết nó có bồi bổ gì chưa mà trông thều thào lắm.The kid has been lack of life ever since her last illness, and I do not know if she'd get fed enough.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “thều thào” mean?

(adjective) inanimate

Is “thều thào” formal or informal?

thều thào is generally informal.

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