sêu

Vietnamese

Etymology

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Pronunciation

• (Hà Nội) IPA^(key): [sew˧˧]
• (Huế) IPA^(key): [ʂew˧˧] ~ [sew˧˧]
• (Saigon) IPA^(key): [ʂew˧˧] ~ [sew˧˧]

Verb

sêu • (𠾸, 超, 𡁼)

1. (transitive) to present the fiancee's family with gifts (usually foods) as part of pre-wedding ceremony