vêu
adjective
Hanoi [vew˧˧]Huế [vew˧˧]Saigon [vew˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vêu means unhealthily slim and thin; swelling.
Meanings of vêu in English
Adjective
- unhealthily slim and thin
- Mặt mũi (anh) vêu vao như đói cả tháng.His face looks thin as if he has starved for a whole month.
- swelling (of mouth or lips)
- Mày ăn nói cẩn thận, không tao tát cho vêu mồm.You shall choose your words wisely, or else I will smash you (so hard that you have) a swelling mouth
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, vêu could be written as 搖. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does vêu mean in English?
vêu (adjective) means "unhealthily slim and thin; swelling".
How do you pronounce vêu?
IPA: Hanoi [vew˧˧]; Saigon [vew˧˧]. Tones: vêu — level tone (ngang).