trọc phú
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ fu˧˦]Huế [ʈawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ fʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [ʈawk͡p̚˨˩˨ fʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trọc phú means a rich person.
Meanings of trọc phú in English
Noun
- derogatory a rich person, especially one whose wealth comes from means seen as despicable
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 濁 (“dirty, filthy”) and 富 (“rich, wealthy”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trọc phú mean in English?
trọc phú (noun) means "a rich person".
How do you pronounce trọc phú?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ fu˧˦]; Saigon [ʈawk͡p̚˨˩˨ fʊw˦˥]. Tones: trọc — heavy tone (nặng), phú — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with trọc phú?
Common classifiers: tên, gã, kẻ — for example "một tên trọc phú" (one a rich person).