đốc-tờ

[ʔɗəwk͡p̚˧˦ təː˨˩]

Preserved but no longer current.

Meaning · English

(noun) physician

NounConnotation: humorous

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

Examples

dép đốc-tờa thick leather sandal

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

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

Common questions

What does “đốc-tờ” mean?

(noun) physician

Is “đốc-tờ” formal or informal?

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