Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

nước Tàu

[nɨək̚˧˦ taw˨˩]

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

(noun) China

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Trung Quốc

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NounConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

Thiên Nam toàn quốc diễn âm 天南全國演音, pg. 7 北方夾界渃艚 Bắc phương giáp giới nước Tàu The north borders China.

Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Sources & notes

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Topics: Water

Common questions

What does “nước Tàu” mean?

(noun) China

Is “nước Tàu” formal or informal?

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