Tây lông
noun
Hanoi [təj˧˧ ləwŋ͡m˧˧]Huế [təj˧˧ ləwŋ͡m˧˧]Saigon [təj˧˧ ləwŋ͡m˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Tây lông means a westoid.
Meanings of Tây lông in English
Noun
- sometime derogatory a westoid
Etymology
Tây (“a westerner”) + lông (“hairs, especially on the armpit or pubic hair”). Most likely in mockery of Europeans' hair.
Frequently asked questions
What does Tây lông mean in English?
Tây lông (noun) means "a westoid".
How do you pronounce Tây lông?
IPA: Hanoi [təj˧˧ ləwŋ͡m˧˧]; Saigon [təj˧˧ ləwŋ͡m˧˧]. Tones: tây — level tone (ngang), lông — level tone (ngang).