trùng tu
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩ tu˧˧]Huế [ʈʊwŋ͡m˦˩ tʊw˧˧]Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩ tʊw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trùng tu means to renovate; to renew.
Chinese characters: 重修
Meanings of trùng tu in English
Verb
- to renovate, to renew
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 重修, composed of 重 and 修.
Frequently asked questions
What does trùng tu mean in English?
trùng tu (verb) means "to renovate; to renew".
How do you pronounce trùng tu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˨˩ tu˧˧]; Saigon [ʈʊwŋ͡m˨˩ tʊw˧˧]. Tones: trùng — falling tone (huyền), tu — level tone (ngang).
Is trùng tu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. trùng tu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 重修.