tàng trữ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [taːŋ˨˩ t͡ɕɨ˦ˀ˥]Huế [taːŋ˦˩ ʈɨ˧˨]Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ ʈɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàng trữ means to store; to keep.
Chinese characters: 藏貯
Meanings of tàng trữ in English
Verb
- to store; to keep (something valuable)
- to be in possession of (illicit drugs, weapons, etc.)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 藏貯.
Frequently asked questions
What does tàng trữ mean in English?
tàng trữ (verb) means "to store; to keep".
How do you pronounce tàng trữ?
IPA: Hanoi [taːŋ˨˩ t͡ɕɨ˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [taːŋ˨˩ ʈɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: tàng — falling tone (huyền), trữ — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is tàng trữ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tàng trữ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 藏貯.