tử thù
noun
Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ tʰu˨˩]Huế [tɨ˧˨ tʰʊw˦˩]Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ tʰʊw˨˩] browser voice
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tử thù means an eternal enemy; a mortal enemy.
Meanings of tử thù in English
Noun
- literary an eternal enemy; a mortal enemy
- Trong thế chiến thứ II, Hitler coi dân Do Thái như kẻ tử thù.During World War II, Hitler regarded the Jews as the mortal enemy.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 死 and 讎.
Frequently asked questions
What does tử thù mean in English?
tử thù (noun) means "an eternal enemy; a mortal enemy".
How do you pronounce tử thù?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˧˩ tʰu˨˩]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩˦ tʰʊw˨˩]. Tones: tử — dipping tone (hỏi), thù — falling tone (huyền).