Tiếng Việt · Word Attested

thổ lâu

[tʰo˧˩ ləw˧˧] 🎙 Say it

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

Meaning · English

(noun) tulou (a fortified Chinese rural dwelling made from earth, unique to the Hakka in the mountainous areas in southeastern Fujian)

Noun

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

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Common questions

What does “thổ lâu” mean?

(noun) tulou (a fortified Chinese rural dwelling made from earth, unique to the Hakka in the mountainous areas in southeastern Fujian)

Is “thổ lâu” formal or informal?

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

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