tộc
[təwk͡p̚˧˨ʔ]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
(noun) people; nation; ethnicity
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
tộc ngườia people
tộc người Hán / Hán tộcthe Han
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 ↗
Sense 2
Meaning · English
(adjective) clipping of dân tộc thiểu số (“of an ethnic minority”)
Connotation: offensive or derogatory to many
Examples
thằng/con tộcthat ethnic minority (son of a) bitch
Wiktionary example (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Common questions
What does “tộc” mean?
(noun) people; nation; ethnicity
Is “tộc” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.