đền bù
verb
Hanoi [ʔɗen˨˩ ʔɓu˨˩]Huế [ʔɗen˦˩ ʔɓʊw˦˩]Saigon [ʔɗəːn˨˩ ʔɓʊw˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
đền bù means to compensate; recoup.
Meanings of đền bù in English
Verb
- to compensate; recoup
Etymology
đền (“to pay for damage or loss”) + bù (“to complement”)
Frequently asked questions
What does đền bù mean in English?
đền bù (verb) means "to compensate; recoup".
How do you pronounce đền bù?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɗen˨˩ ʔɓu˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɗəːn˨˩ ʔɓʊw˨˩]. Tones: đền — falling tone (huyền), bù — falling tone (huyền).