tựu trường
verb
Hanoi [tiw˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩]Huế [tɨw˨˩ʔ ʈɨəŋ˦˩]Saigon [tɨw˨˩˨ ʈɨəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of tựu trường in English
Verb
- to go back to school after a long break, especially to start a new school year
- Học sinh cả nước tựu trường ngày mùng 5 tháng 9.September 5 is the back-to-school day for students across the country.
Etymology
Chinese 就 (jiù, “to gather”) + trường (“school”)
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce tựu trường?
IPA: Hanoi [tiw˧˨ʔ t͡ɕɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [tɨw˨˩˨ ʈɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: tựu — heavy tone (nặng), trường — falling tone (huyền).