trúng tủ
[t͡ɕʊwŋ͡m˧˦ tu˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(verb) to be fortunate and be tested on the only thing(s) one has studied
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(verb) to be right on by saying things that someone else had tried to keep to themselves and did not want others to know
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “trúng tủ” mean?
(verb) to be fortunate and be tested on the only thing(s) one has studied
Is “trúng tủ” formal or informal?
trúng tủ is generally informal.