bò đỏ
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʔɗɔ˧˩]Huế [ʔɓɔ˦˩ ʔɗɔ˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʔɗɔ˨˩˦] browser voice
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bò đỏ means Vietnamese communist sympathizer; or supporter.
Meanings of bò đỏ in English
Noun
- derogatory Vietnamese communist sympathizer, or supporter
Synonyms and antonyms of bò đỏ
Antonyms
Etymology
Compound of bò (“cow/bull”) + đỏ (“red”), the latter element referring to the red background of the flag of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam as well as the red flag which symbolizes socialism and communism, among other left-wing political philosophies.
Frequently asked questions
What does bò đỏ mean in English?
bò đỏ (noun) means "Vietnamese communist sympathizer; or supporter".
How do you pronounce bò đỏ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʔɗɔ˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ ʔɗɔ˨˩˦]. Tones: bò — falling tone (huyền), đỏ — dipping tone (hỏi).