# lẩu meaning in Vietnamese: hot pot (A1)

> lẩu means “hot pot” in Vietnamese. Examples with audio, in Northern and Southern wording.

Source: https://vietnamesebuddy.com/words/lau-hot-pot/ · Updated 2026-10-31

**lẩu**: hot pot

Level: A1 (our estimate)

Typed without accents: lau

## 1. hot pot (noun)

A pot of broth on the table, where everyone cooks meat, seafood and vegetables together.

- Tối nay đi ăn lẩu nha! — Let's go for hot pot tonight!
- Lẩu này cho bốn người ăn. — This hot pot is for four people.

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