tu tu

Tàu hỏa kêu tu tu khi rời khỏi nhà ga.

Definition

1. Onomatopoeia (Từ tượng thanh):
   • The sound of a train whistle or horn blowing repeatedly and continuously.

Usage Examples

• (Hear the sound of the train whistle from afar.)
• (The train as it enters the station.)

Advanced Usage

• While primarily describing a train whistle, "tu tu" can be extended to describe similar sustained, repetitive, and somewhat mournful warning sounds from large vehicles or industrial sirens.

Variants and Related Words

• Tu (onomatopoeia): A single, short whistle or toot sound.
  • Tiếng còi tu một hồi ngắn. (The whistle gave a short toot.)

Synonyms

• Toot: to cause a horn or whistle to make a short, sharp sound.
• Hoot: a deep, sound made by a horn or siren.
• Blow: to sound a whistle or horn.

Related Idioms

• Tu tu như còi tàu: To cry or wail loudly and continuously, like a train whistle.
  • Đứa bé khóc tu tu như còi tàu. (The child was wailing like a train whistle.)