bàu
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓaw˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaw˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓa(ː)w˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bàu means pond; pool.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bàu (one pond)
Meanings of bàu in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam pond, pool
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bàu could be written as 泡. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does bàu mean in English?
bàu (noun) means "pond; pool".
How do you pronounce bàu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaw˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓa(ː)w˨˩]. Tones: bàu — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bàu?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bàu" (one pond).