an trú
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ t͡ɕu˧˦]Huế [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʈʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʈʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
an trú means to live in peace; to live peacefully and carefree.
Chinese characters: 安住 (安 “peaceful” + 住 “to live”)
Meanings of an trú in English
Verb
- literary to live in peace; to live peacefully and carefree
- an trú trong hiện tạito live without worrying about the present
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 安住, composed of 安 (“peaceful”) and 住 (“to live”).
Frequently asked questions
What does an trú mean in English?
an trú (verb) means "to live in peace; to live peacefully and carefree".
How do you pronounce an trú?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːn˧˧ t͡ɕu˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːŋ˧˧ ʈʊw˦˥]. Tones: an — level tone (ngang), trú — rising tone (sắc).
Is an trú a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. an trú is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 安住.