hồng lâu
noun
Hanoi [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ləw˧˧]Huế [həwŋ͡m˦˩ ləw˧˧]Saigon [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ləw˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
hồng lâu means a female singer's residence; whorehouse; brothel.
Meanings of hồng lâu in English
Noun
- a female singer's residence; whorehouse; brothel
- historical a residence for noble women during feudal times
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 紅 and 樓.
Frequently asked questions
What does hồng lâu mean in English?
hồng lâu (noun) means "a female singer's residence; whorehouse; brothel".
How do you pronounce hồng lâu?
IPA: Hanoi [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ləw˧˧]; Saigon [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ləw˧˧]. Tones: hồng — falling tone (huyền), lâu — level tone (ngang).