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.