rút ruột
verb
Hanoi [zut̚˧˦ zuət̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʐʊk̚˦˧˥ ʐuək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ɹʊk͡p̚˦˥ ɹuək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
rút ruột means to extort; to gut.
Meanings of rút ruột in English
Verb
- literal to extort; to gut, as removing the core parts of something
- colloquial, disapproving to steal public funds for one's own interest
- Việc rút ruột công trình xây dựng của anh không ai có thể gánh tội thay đâu.Not anyone but you could bear the blame for your embezzlement of the company's constructional budget.
Etymology
rút + ruột.
Frequently asked questions
What does rút ruột mean in English?
rút ruột (verb) means "to extort; to gut".
How do you pronounce rút ruột?
IPA: Hanoi [zut̚˧˦ zuət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ɹʊk͡p̚˦˥ ɹuək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: rút — rising tone (sắc), ruột — heavy tone (nặng).