trẻ trâu
nounadjective
Hanoi [t͡ɕɛ˧˩ t͡ɕəw˧˧]Huế [ʈɛ˧˨ ʈəw˧˧]Saigon [ʈɛ˨˩˦ ʈəw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trẻ trâu means misbehaving youth; attention-seeker.
Meanings of trẻ trâu in English
Noun
- derogatory, neologism, slang misbehaving youth; attention-seeker ≈ sửu nhi
- archaic buffalo herding child
Adjective
- derogatory, slang childish, immature
Etymology
trẻ (“kid, child”) + trâu (“buffalo”). The first element is a noun, not the more common adjectival sense.
Frequently asked questions
What does trẻ trâu mean in English?
trẻ trâu (noun) means "misbehaving youth; attention-seeker".
How do you pronounce trẻ trâu?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɛ˧˩ t͡ɕəw˧˧]; Saigon [ʈɛ˨˩˦ ʈəw˧˧]. Tones: trẻ — dipping tone (hỏi), trâu — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with trẻ trâu?
Common classifiers: đứa, thằng — for example "một đứa trẻ trâu" (one misbehaving youth).