trẩu
nounadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˧˩]Huế [ʈəw˧˨]Saigon [ʈəw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trẩu means mu oil tree.
Meanings of trẩu 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.
Words with trẩu
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, trẩu could be written as 召, 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 trẩu mean in English?
trẩu (noun) means "mu oil tree".
How do you pronounce trẩu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˧˩]; Saigon [ʈəw˨˩˦]. Tones: trẩu — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with trẩu?
Common classifiers: cây, quả, trái — for example "một cây trẩu" (one mu oil tree).