trẩu tre
nounadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˧˩ t͡ɕɛ˧˧]Huế [ʈəw˧˨ ʈɛ˧˧]Saigon [ʈəw˨˩˦ ʈɛ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trẩu tre means misbehaving youth; attention-seeker.
Also spelled trẻ trâu — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of trẩu tre in English
Noun
- derogatory, neologism, slang misbehaving youth; attention-seeker ≈ sửu nhi
- archaic buffalo herding child
Adjective
- derogatory, slang childish, immature
Etymology
From trẻ trâu, generated through the nói lái process.
Frequently asked questions
What does trẩu tre mean in English?
trẩu tre (noun) means "misbehaving youth; attention-seeker".
How do you pronounce trẩu tre?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕəw˧˩ t͡ɕɛ˧˧]; Saigon [ʈəw˨˩˦ ʈɛ˧˧]. Tones: trẩu — dipping tone (hỏi), tre — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with trẩu tre?
Common classifiers: đứa, thằng — for example "một đứa trẩu tre" (one misbehaving youth).