phố Tây
noun
Hanoi [fo˧˦ təj˧˧]Huế [fow˨˩˦ təj˧˧]Saigon [fow˦˥ təj˧˧] browser voice
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phố Tây means usually travellers.
Meanings of phố Tây in English
Noun
- a neighbourhood or street with a high concentration of Westerners, usually travellers
Etymology
From phố (“street”) + Tây (“West, Westerner”). Compare phố tàu (“Chinatown”).
Frequently asked questions
What does phố Tây mean in English?
phố Tây (noun) means "usually travellers".
How do you pronounce phố Tây?
IPA: Hanoi [fo˧˦ təj˧˧]; Saigon [fow˦˥ təj˧˧]. Tones: phố — rising tone (sắc), tây — level tone (ngang).