tù trưởng
[tu˨˩ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˩]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) chieftain, tribal chief
Noun
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
nữ tù trưởngchieftainess
Người Mông Cổ tính ưa săn bắn, các bậc tù trưởng quý nhân ai cũng nuôi chó săn, chim ưng săn.The Mongols usually like hunting; chieftains and other people of rank all keep hunting dogs or birds.
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 “tù trưởng” mean?
(noun) chieftain, tribal chief
Is “tù trưởng” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.