trù trừ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕu˨˩ t͡ɕɨ˨˩]Huế [ʈʊw˦˩ ʈɨ˦˩]Saigon [ʈʊw˨˩ ʈɨ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trù trừ means to hesitate; to dither; to procrastinate.
Chinese characters: 躊躇
Meanings of trù trừ in English
Verb
- to hesitate; to dither; to procrastinate; to delay (especially due to ambivalence) ≈ chần chừ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 躊躇 (“to hesitate”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trù trừ mean in English?
trù trừ (verb) means "to hesitate; to dither; to procrastinate".
How do you pronounce trù trừ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕu˨˩ t͡ɕɨ˨˩]; Saigon [ʈʊw˨˩ ʈɨ˨˩]. Tones: trù — falling tone (huyền), trừ — falling tone (huyền).
Is trù trừ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trù trừ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 躊躇.