Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tu hú

[tu˧˧ hu˧˦]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

(noun) koel (genus Eudynamys), especially the Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)

Noun

Where it’s used: Used Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora

Examples

Tu hú kêu, tu hú kêu, hoa gạo nở, hoa phượng đỏ, đầy ước mơ hy vọng.The koel is singing, the koels are singing; the silk-cotton flowers are blooming red, the flamboyants are blooming red, full of hopes and dreams.

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 hú” mean?

(noun) koel (genus Eudynamys), especially the Asian koel (Eudynamys scolopaceus)

Is “tu hú” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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