ác bá
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ʔɓaː˧˦]Huế [ʔaːk̚˦˧˥ ʔɓaː˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ʔɓaː˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ác bá means local despot; evil tyrant.
Chinese characters: 惡霸 (惡 “evil” + 霸 “tyrant”)
Meanings of ác bá in English
Noun
- local despot; evil tyrant
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 惡霸, composed of 惡 (“evil”) and 霸 (“tyrant”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ác bá mean in English?
ác bá (noun) means "local despot; evil tyrant".
How do you pronounce ác bá?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔaːk̚˧˦ ʔɓaː˧˦]; Saigon [ʔaːk̚˦˥ ʔɓaː˦˥]. Tones: ác — rising tone (sắc), bá — rising tone (sắc).
Is ác bá a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. ác bá is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 惡霸.