bàn toạ
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˨˩ twaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˦˩ twaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ t⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bàn toạ means seat; the buttocks.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bàn toạ (one seat)
Meanings of bàn toạ in English
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 盤 and 坐.
Frequently asked questions
What does bàn toạ mean in English?
bàn toạ (noun) means "seat; the buttocks".
How do you pronounce bàn toạ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˨˩ twaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩ t⁽ʷ⁾aː˨˩˨]. Tones: bàn — falling tone (huyền), toạ — heavy tone (nặng).
What classifier is used with bàn toạ?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bàn toạ" (one seat).