Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thiêu

[tʰiəw˧˧]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to burn

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

thiêu rụito burn to the ground

Ngọn lửa thiêu rụi cả toà nhà.The fire burnt the whole building to the ground.

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Meaning · English

(verb) to bite a lot

Ra vườn cần thận kẻo bị muỗi thiêu.There will be a lot of mosquitoes in the garden so be careful.

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What does “thiêu” mean?

(verb) to burn

Is “thiêu” formal or informal?

thiêu is generally informal.

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