dứ

verb

Hanoi [zɨ˧˦]Huế [jɨ˨˩˦]Saigon [jɨ˦˥] browser voice

Syllables · tones

dứrisingsắc

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

dứ means to lift; to hold up.

Meanings of dứ in English

Verb

to lift, to hold up (as enticement or as threat)

Frequently asked questions

What does dứ mean in English?

dứ (verb) means "to lift; to hold up".

How do you pronounce dứ?

IPA: Hanoi [zɨ˧˦]; Saigon [jɨ˦˥]. Tones: dứ — rising tone (sắc).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.