trụ
[t͡ɕu˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) pillar
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to last; to be able to continue (a competition, etc.)
Examples
Tay đấm đã không trụ được quá bốn hiệp đấu.The boxer was not be able to continue for more than 4 rounds.
Tại sao nhà Thanh chỉ có thể trụ được gần ba thế kỷ?Why was the Qing dynasty was only able to last for nearly 3 centuries?
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “trụ” mean?
(noun) pillar
Is “trụ” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.