tu hành
[tu˧˧ hajŋ̟˨˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(verb) to undergo ascetic training
Verb
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
孛保阿難浪：「迈𧈧𪜀弟子哿蚤，多修行𧈧浪它娄㝵，咍事某渚曠。」The Buddha told Ananda, "Although you are my eldest student, who has trained for a long time, your knowledge is not yet wide."
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 ↗
Common questions
What does “tu hành” mean?
(verb) to undergo ascetic training
Is “tu hành” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.