Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tưới

[tɨəj˧˦]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(verb) to provide plants or crops with water; to water, sprinkle, irrigate, etc.

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

Examples

bình tướia watering pot

Nhớ tưới cây mỗi sáng nhé.Remember to water the plants every morning.

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 ↗ Local usage: In everyday use, tưới usually refers to watering plants or crops; the object is often omitted. [contributed-collins-enriched]

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(verb) to cool down or clean of a road or sidewalk, or a part of it, by splashing water over it

Common questions

What does “tưới” mean?

(verb) to provide plants or crops with water; to water, sprinkle, irrigate, etc.

Is “tưới” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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