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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