tóc tai

[tawk͡p̚˧˦ taːj˧˧]

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Meaning · English

(noun) hair; hairstyle

NounRegister: informal

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

Examples

Tóc tai kiểu gì vậy?What kind of hairstyle is that?
Sáng ngủ dậy tóc tai nó bù xù như tổ quạ.Just waking up, his hair is messy like a crow nest.

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Sources & notes

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Common questions

What does “tóc tai” mean?

(noun) hair; hairstyle

Is “tóc tai” formal or informal?

tóc tai is generally informal.