lỗ tai cây
[lo˦ˀ˥ taːj˧˧ kəj˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(noun) ears merely for show
NounConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Miền Nam · Southern Vietnam
• Wiktionary labels this sense “Southern”
Examples
Mày lỗ tai cây hay gì mà kêu ba bốn tiếng chưa trả lời?Are your ears decorations? How come you showed no acknowledgement although I've called for you several times already?
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 “lỗ tai cây” mean?
(noun) ears merely for show
Is “lỗ tai cây” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.