thụ
[tʰu˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) a tree
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
cổ thụan old tree
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) a bottom; uke (in a male same-sex relationship)
Sense 3
Meaning · English
(verb) to receive
Examples
thụ hưởngto inherit
hưởng thụto enjoy
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(verb) vedanā (sensation, feelings)
Common questions
What does “thụ” mean?
(noun) a tree
Is “thụ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.