tranh thủ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ tʰu˧˩]Huế [ʈɛɲ˧˧ tʰʊw˧˨]Saigon [ʈan˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 爭取
Meanings of tranh thủ in English
Verb
- to attract support from other people
- colloquial to make use of free time or waiting time
- Trong lúc chờ tranh thủ đọc nốt cuốn sách.I tried to finish my book while waiting.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 爭取 (“to strive for”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce tranh thủ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕajŋ̟˧˧ tʰu˧˩]; Saigon [ʈan˧˧ tʰʊw˨˩˦]. Tones: tranh — level tone (ngang), thủ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is tranh thủ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tranh thủ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 爭取.