Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

tay sai

[taj˧˧ saːj˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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Meaning · English

(noun) henchman

Noun⚠ Register: derogatoryConnotation: offensive or derogatory to many

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

Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “tay sai” mean?

(noun) henchman

Is “tay sai” formal or informal?

tay sai is generally derogatory; connotation: offensive or derogatory to many.

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