tục
[tʊwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) culturally customary practice
Register: informal
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tục nhuộm răngthe practice of teeth-dyeing
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Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Register: informal
Examples
tục truyền rằnglegend has it that
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Sense 3
Meaning · English
(noun) vulgarity; profanity
Register: informal
Examples
nói tục / văng tục / chửi tụcto swear; to curse
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sense 4
Meaning · English
(adjective) vulgar; profane
Register: informal
Common questions
What does “tục” mean?
(noun) culturally customary practice
Is “tục” formal or informal?
tục is generally informal.