ru rú
[zu˧˧ zu˧˦]
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Meaning · English
(verb) to live in a small space; to stay indoors
VerbRegister: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
Thằng đó ru rú trong nhà cả năm nay rồi, có thấy mặt bao giờ đâu.He has been a hikikomori for a whole year, never let his face being seen.
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
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Common questions
What does “ru rú” mean?
(verb) to live in a small space; to stay indoors
Is “ru rú” formal or informal?
ru rú is generally informal.