yêu
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
(verb) to have a strong affection for (someone, something)
Examples
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: “Yêu” means love or be in love; it does not specifically mean “falling in love.” [contributed-collins-enriched]
Sense 2
(verb) to love (someone) romantically
Examples
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 3
(adverb) lovingly, affectionately (jocularly, not violently or abusively)
Examples
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
(adjective) beloved, darling, etc.
Examples
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “yêu” mean?
(verb) to have a strong affection for (someone, something)
Is “yêu” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.