trau giồi
verb
Hanoi [t͡ɕaw˧˧ zoj˨˩]Huế [ʈaw˧˧ joj˦˩]Saigon [ʈa(ː)w˧˧ joj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trau giồi means to improve; cultivate; polish.
Also spelled trau dồi — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of trau giồi in English
Verb
- to improve, cultivate, polish
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, trau giồi could be written as 𢭂𢬗, 搔𢬗, 𫷨𢬗. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Compound of trau (“to polish, burnish”) + dồi /giồi (“to apply (makeup)”).
Frequently asked questions
What does trau giồi mean in English?
trau giồi (verb) means "to improve; cultivate; polish".
How do you pronounce trau giồi?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaw˧˧ zoj˨˩]; Saigon [ʈa(ː)w˧˧ joj˨˩]. Tones: trau — level tone (ngang), giồi — falling tone (huyền).