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Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧]Huế [ʔiw˧˧]Saigon [ʔiw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
iu means to love; to love romantically.
Also spelled yêu — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of iu in English
Verb
- to love — to have a strong affection for (someone, something)
- bạn yêu nhạc poppop music lover
- người yêu nướcpatriot
- Muốn trụ lâu trong nghề này thì phải yêu nghề.If you want to last long in this profession, you need to love it.
- to love (someone) romantically
- Em thương anh lắm, nhưng không yêu thôi.I cherish you very much, yet I love you not.
Adverb
- lovingly, affectionately (jocularly, not violently or abusively)
Adjective
- beloved, darling, etc.
- vợ yêudarling wife
- con gái yêu của mẹmy darling daughter
Words with iu
Etymology
There are cognates in Tho lects, e.g. Cuối Tân Hợp Ɂiew³⁵ (Nguyễn Hữu Hoành et al., 2022), with the meaning of "beautiful, pretty".
Frequently asked questions
What does iu mean in English?
iu (verb) means "to love; to love romantically".
How do you pronounce iu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔiw˧˧]; Saigon [ʔiw˧˧]. Tones: iu — level tone (ngang).