ứa
[ʔɨə˧˦]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to run; to ooze; to overflow
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Tay chân mình run run muốn ứa nước mắt, vậy mà mấy đứa trong lớp cứ cười lăn cười bò.My hands and feet were shaking and I wanted to cry (literally, “let out tears”), but the kids in the class kept on laughing.
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 “ứa” mean?
(verb) to run; to ooze; to overflow
Is “ứa” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.