tử tù
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ tu˨˩]Huế [tɨ˧˨ tʊw˦˩]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ tʊw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tử tù means death row inmate.
Meanings of tử tù in English
Noun
- death row inmate
- Chữ người tử tùThe handwriting of a deathrow inmate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 死囚.
Frequently asked questions
What does tử tù mean in English?
tử tù (noun) means "death row inmate".
How do you pronounce tử tù?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ tu˨˩]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ tʊw˨˩]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), tù — falling tone (huyền).
Is tử tù a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tử tù is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 死囚.
What classifier is used with tử tù?
Common classifiers: người, kẻ, tên — for example "một người tử tù" (one death row inmate).