yêu
“Tôi yêu em.”
“I love you.”
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.
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.
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💡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.