bành
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˨˩]Huế [ʔɓɛɲ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓan˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bành means howdah on an elephant.
Chinese characters: 彭
Meanings of bành in English
Noun
- howdah on an elephant
Verb
- to swell in size; to extend
Words with bành
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 膨. Probably also received some influence from etymologically unrelated banh.
Frequently asked questions
What does bành mean in English?
bành (noun) means "howdah on an elephant".
How do you pronounce bành?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajŋ̟˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓan˨˩]. Tones: bành — falling tone (huyền).
Is bành a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bành is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 彭.