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chó vàng

noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕɔ˧˦ vaːŋ˨˩]Huế [t͡ɕɔ˨˩˦ vaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [cɔ˦˥ vaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Syllables · tones
chórisingsắcvàngfallinghuyền

Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →

chó vàng means golden dog; traffic policeman.

Meanings of chó vàng in English

Noun

  1. golden dog
  2. derogatory, slang (beige-uniformed) traffic policeman

Etymology

chó + vàng.

Frequently asked questions

What does chó vàng mean in English?

chó vàng (noun) means "golden dog; traffic policeman".

How do you pronounce chó vàng?

IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕɔ˧˦ vaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [cɔ˦˥ vaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: chó — rising tone (sắc), vàng — falling tone (huyền).

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