đại bác
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đại bác means cannon.
Meanings of đại bác in English
Noun
- cannon
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 大礮, composed of 大 and 礮.
Frequently asked questions
What does đại bác mean in English?
đại bác (noun) means "cannon".
How do you pronounce đại bác?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗaːj˧˨ʔ ʔɓaːk̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɗaːj˨˩˨ ʔɓaːk̚˦˥]. Tones: đại — heavy tone (nặng), bác — rising tone (sắc).
Is đại bác a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. đại bác is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 大礮.
What classifier is used with đại bác?
Common classifiers: khẩu — for example "một khẩu đại bác" (one cannon).