lao công
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [laːw˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [laːw˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [laːw˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
lao công means a laborer; a coolie; a cleaner.
Chinese characters: 勞工
Meanings of lao công in English
Noun
- a laborer; a coolie; a cleaner; an orderly
- người lao cônga laborer
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 勞工, composed of 勞 and 工.
Frequently asked questions
What does lao công mean in English?
lao công (noun) means "a laborer; a coolie; a cleaner".
How do you pronounce lao công?
IPA: Hanoi [laːw˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [laːw˧˧ kəwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: lao — level tone (ngang), công — level tone (ngang).
Is lao công a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. lao công is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 勞工.