trùn
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕun˨˩]Huế [ʈun˦˩]Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trùn means worm.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con trùn (one worm)
Meanings of trùn in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam worm (more specifically an earthworm)
Words with trùn
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, trùn could be written as 𧉙. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
From Proto-Vietic *p-luːn ~ *p-ruːn, from Proto-Mon-Khmer *(b)ruun.
Frequently asked questions
What does trùn mean in English?
trùn (noun) means "worm".
How do you pronounce trùn?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕun˨˩]; Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩]. Tones: trùn — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with trùn?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con trùn" (one worm).