vện vàng
noun
Hanoi [ven˧˨ʔ vaːŋ˨˩]Huế [ven˨˩ʔ vaːŋ˦˩]Saigon [vəːn˨˩˨ vaːŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of vện vàng in English
Noun
- derogatory, offensive sympathizers of the Republic of Vietnam ≈ ba que
Etymology
Compound of vện (“brindled (dog)”) + vàng (“yellow”), literally “yellow brindled dog”. The epithet is based on the fact that the Republic of Vietnam flag features three red stripes on a yellow field, and yellow/tan is a common coat color for native dogs (chó cỏ) of Vietnam.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce vện vàng?
IPA: Hanoi [ven˧˨ʔ vaːŋ˨˩]; Saigon [vəːn˨˩˨ vaːŋ˨˩]. Tones: vện — heavy tone (nặng), vàng — falling tone (huyền).