đứng đường
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗɨŋ˧˦ ʔɗɨəŋ˨˩]Huế [ʔɗɨŋ˦˧˥ ʔɗɨəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗɨŋ˦˥ ʔɗɨəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đứng đường means to be homeless; to entice customers.
Meanings of đứng đường in English
Verb
- euphemistic to be homeless
- colloquial, derogatory, of a prostitute to entice customers
Etymology
đứng (“to look for help or a client”) + đường (“on the road”).
Frequently asked questions
What does đứng đường mean in English?
đứng đường (verb) means "to be homeless; to entice customers".
How do you pronounce đứng đường?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗɨŋ˧˦ ʔɗɨəŋ˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗɨŋ˦˥ ʔɗɨəŋ˨˩]. Tones: đứng — rising tone (sắc), đường — falling tone (huyền).