thuê
[tʰwe˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to rent or to lease
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Mình đang thuê một căn hộ gần công ty.I’m renting an apartment near the office.
Editorial example (contributed-collins-enriched)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗ Local usage: Depending on context, thuê can mean renting property or hiring a person or service. [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to hire
Common questions
What does “thuê” mean?
(verb) to rent or to lease
Is “thuê” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.