trù
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˨˩]Huế [ʈʊw˦˩]Saigon [ʈʊw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trù means to be bent on harming.
Chinese characters: 籌
Meanings of trù in English
Verb
- to be bent on harming (one's subordinates); to make difficulties out of resentment
Verb
- colloquial to work out beforehand; to estimate beforehand
Words with trù
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 誅 (SV: tru).
Frequently asked questions
What does trù mean in English?
trù (verb) means "to be bent on harming".
How do you pronounce trù?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˨˩]; Saigon [ʈʊw˨˩]. Tones: trù — falling tone (huyền).
Is trù a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trù is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 籌.