nhà tù
[ɲaː˨˩ tu˨˩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) prison
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Sources & notes
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Sense 2
Meaning · English
(noun) jail
Common questions
What does “nhà tù” mean?
(noun) prison
Is “nhà tù” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.