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rú

Pronunciation Northern /zu˧˥/ Central /ʐṵ˩˧/ Southern /ɹu˧˥/
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forest; woods
Noun
forest; woods
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4 senses
Meaning
4 senses
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Noun

Sense 1 Noun
forest; woods

A large area of land that is covered with many trees and other types of plants.

vi Dân làng thường lên rú kiếm củi.

en Villagers often go into the mountain forest to collect firewood.

Sense 2 Noun
mountain

A very high area of land with steep sides that rises significantly above the surrounding ground.

vi Ngôi chùa nằm trên đỉnh rú cao.

en The temple is located on top of the high mountain.

Sense 3 Noun
mountainous area

Regions of land that consist mostly of mountains and high ground rather than flat plains.

vi Người dân ở vùng rú này sống bằng nghề rừng.

en People in this mountainous area live by forestry.

Verb

Sense 4 Verb
to shout; scream

To make a very loud and sharp sound with one's voice, often due to pain or excitement.

vi Đứa trẻ rú lên vì vui sướng.

en The child screams with joy.

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