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yêu
/jew/
to love
Tôi yêu em.
I love you.
formalinformal
To have strong affection or deep emotional attachment toward someone or something.
Anh yêu mẹ mình rất nhiều.
I love my mother very much.
Tôi yêu ca phe.
I love coffee.
Can be used for romantic love, familial love, or strong liking.
informal
To like or enjoy something very much.
Em yêu phim này quá!
I love this movie so much!
Often used in casual contexts to express strong preference.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Romantic vs. Familial Love
'Yêu' can be used for both romantic and familial love. Context usually clarifies the relationship.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
'Yêu' is one of the most common words in Vietnamese to express love or strong affection.
Word Origin
From Middle Vietnamese *yêu*, from Proto-Vietic *ʔɗɛːw (to love). Cognate with Muong *yêu*, Chut *ʔɗɛːw*, and other Austroasiatic languages.
Usage Notes
In Vietnamese, 'yêu' is a versatile word that can express romantic love, familial love, or strong liking. It is commonly used in both formal and informal contexts.
Word Breakdown
yêu
to love
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