trảu
nounadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕaw˧˩]Huế [ʈaw˧˨]Saigon [ʈa(ː)w˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trảu means mu oil tree.
Also spelled trẩu — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of trảu in English
Noun
- mu oil tree (Vernicia montana)
Adjective
- neologism, slang showy but ridiculous
- Quả tóc của mày trông trẩu vãi lìn.That hair of yours is fucking ridiculous.
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, trảu could be written as 枛, 爪. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Clipping of trẩu tre. From trẻ trâu, generated through the nói lái process.
Frequently asked questions
What does trảu mean in English?
trảu (noun) means "mu oil tree".
How do you pronounce trảu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaw˧˩]; Saigon [ʈa(ː)w˨˩˦]. Tones: trảu — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with trảu?
Common classifiers: cây, quả, trái — for example "một cây trảu" (one mu oil tree).