bài ngoại
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːj˨˩ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓaːj˦˩ ŋwaːj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓaːj˨˩ ŋwaːj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bài ngoại means to be xenophobic.
Chinese characters: 排外
Meanings of bài ngoại in English
Verb
- to be xenophobic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 排外.
Frequently asked questions
What does bài ngoại mean in English?
bài ngoại (verb) means "to be xenophobic".
How do you pronounce bài ngoại?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːj˨˩ ŋwaːj˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓaːj˨˩ ŋwaːj˨˩˨]. Tones: bài — falling tone (huyền), ngoại — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bài ngoại a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bài ngoại is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 排外.