ngố tàu
adjective
Hanoi [ŋo˧˦ taw˨˩]Huế [ŋow˨˩˦ taw˦˩]Saigon [ŋow˦˥ ta(ː)w˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ngố tàu means seemingly airheaded; unstylish; shabby and silly-looking.
Meanings of ngố tàu in English
Adjective
- colloquial seemingly airheaded
- colloquial, of way of dressing unstylish; shabby and silly-looking
- Đi ăn tiệc mà mặc đồ gì ngố tàu vậy.Man you shouldn't had dressed like some Chinese bumpkin at a party.
Etymology
ngố (“doltish”) + tàu (“Chinese”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ngố tàu mean in English?
ngố tàu (adjective) means "seemingly airheaded; unstylish; shabby and silly-looking".
How do you pronounce ngố tàu?
IPA: Hanoi [ŋo˧˦ taw˨˩]; Saigon [ŋow˦˥ ta(ː)w˨˩]. Tones: ngố — rising tone (sắc), tàu — falling tone (huyền).