tàu ô
noun
Hanoi [taw˨˩ ʔo˧˧]Huế [taw˦˩ ʔow˧˧]Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ ʔow˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tàu ô means black-painted ships; pirates; pirate ships.
Meanings of tàu ô in English
Noun
- literal black-painted ships
- figurative pirates; pirate ships
Etymology
tàu (“ship”) + ô (“black”). The figurative meaning is due to how pirate ships were painted black in medieval Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
What does tàu ô mean in English?
tàu ô (noun) means "black-painted ships; pirates; pirate ships".
How do you pronounce tàu ô?
IPA: Hanoi [taw˨˩ ʔo˧˧]; Saigon [ta(ː)w˨˩ ʔow˧˧]. Tones: tàu — falling tone (huyền), ô — level tone (ngang).