bá đạo
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˦ ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓaː˨˩˦ ʔɗaːw˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓaː˦˥ ʔɗaːw˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Chinese characters: 霸道
Meanings of bá đạo in English
Adjective
- slang very famous in regard to being very good at something
- Chơi ghêm thì anh là bá đạo!I'm a damn good video game player! (very few people could beat me)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 霸道 (“overbearing”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce bá đạo?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˦ ʔɗaːw˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓaː˦˥ ʔɗaːw˨˩˨]. Tones: bá — rising tone (sắc), đạo — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bá đạo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bá đạo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 霸道.