hồng lâu

Vietnamese

Etymology

    Sino-Vietnamese word from 紅 and 樓.

    Pronunciation

    • (Hà Nội) IPA(key): [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ləw˧˧]
    • (Huế) IPA(key): [həwŋ͡m˦˩ ləw˧˧]
    • (Saigon) IPA(key): [həwŋ͡m˨˩ ləw˧˧]

    Noun

    hồng lâu

    1. (historical) a residence for noble women during feudal times
      Synonym: lầu hồng
    2. a female singer's residence; whorehouse; brothel

    Derived terms

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