ô dù
nounadjective
Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ zu˨˩]Huế [ʔow˧˧ jʊw˦˩]Saigon [ʔow˧˧ jʊw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ô dù means all kinds of umbrellas.
Meanings of ô dù in English
Noun
- collective, literal all kinds of umbrellas
Adjective
- derogatory, informal prone to defending or shielding your allies from scrutiny or criticism
- Cần tránh tật bè phái, ô dù.One needs not form cliques or have too much group identity.
Etymology
ô (“umbrella”) + dù (“umbrella”). To defend someone: could be thought of as using umbrellas to shield them.
Frequently asked questions
What does ô dù mean in English?
ô dù (noun) means "all kinds of umbrellas".
How do you pronounce ô dù?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔo˧˧ zu˨˩]; Saigon [ʔow˧˧ jʊw˨˩]. Tones: ô — level tone (ngang), dù — falling tone (huyền).