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

• Hồng lâu mộng