Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

Ba Tàu

[ʔɓaː˧˧ taw˨˩] 🎙 Say it

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

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

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

liên quan đến người Hoa tại Việt Nam

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⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(adjective) Chinese

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trung Quốc

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Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many

What does “Ba Tàu” mean?

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

Is “Ba Tàu” formal or informal?

Ba Tàu is generally derogatory; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

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