gái bao
noun
Hanoi [ɣaːj˧˦ ʔɓaːw˧˧]Huế [ɣaːj˨˩˦ ʔɓaːw˧˧]Saigon [ɣaːj˦˥ ʔɓaːw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gái bao means a courtesan; sugar baby; one's long-term and exclusive prostitute.
Meanings of gái bao in English
Noun
- a courtesan; sugar baby; one's long-term and exclusive prostitute
Etymology
gái (“girl”) + bao (“to cover”).
Frequently asked questions
What does gái bao mean in English?
gái bao (noun) means "a courtesan; sugar baby; one's long-term and exclusive prostitute".
How do you pronounce gái bao?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣaːj˧˦ ʔɓaːw˧˧]; Saigon [ɣaːj˦˥ ʔɓaːw˧˧]. Tones: gái — rising tone (sắc), bao — level tone (ngang).