Ba Tàu

[ʔɓaː˧˧ taw˨˩]

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

Sense 1

Meaning · English

(adjective) Of or pertaining to ethnic Chinese people in Vietnam.

Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗

Sense 2

Meaning · English

(adjective) Chinese

Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many

Common questions

What does “Ba Tàu” mean?

(adjective) Of or pertaining to ethnic Chinese people in Vietnam.

Is “Ba Tàu” formal or informal?

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