bào mòn
verb
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˨˩ mɔn˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaːw˦˩ mɔŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩ mɔŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bào mòn means to whittle.
Meanings of bào mòn in English
Verb
- to whittle
- Nó thấy như thể chút tự tin còn sót lại đang dần bị bào mòn vậy.He felt as if what little remained of his self-confidence was slowly whittling away.
Etymology
From bào (刨) (“to plane”) + mòn (“to wear out”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bào mòn mean in English?
bào mòn (verb) means "to whittle".
How do you pronounce bào mòn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˨˩ mɔn˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩ mɔŋ˨˩]. Tones: bào — falling tone (huyền), mòn — falling tone (huyền).