bá tước
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˦ tɨək̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaː˨˩˦ tɨək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓaː˦˥ tɨək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bá tước means a count; an earl.
Chinese characters: 伯爵 (伯 “duke” + 爵 “nobility rank”)
Meanings of bá tước in English
Noun
- a count (ruler of a county)
- Bá tước Mông-tơ Cri-xtôThe Count of Monte Cristo
- an earl (a British or Irish nobleman)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 伯爵, composed of 伯 (“duke”) and 爵 (“nobility rank”), literally "the rank of a count; county". Mainly refers to the European rank. The Chinese rank did not include the suffix 爵 (tước), thus simply 伯 (bá). See also công hầu bá tử nam.
Frequently asked questions
What does bá tước mean in English?
bá tước (noun) means "a count; an earl".
How do you pronounce bá tước?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˦ tɨək̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaː˦˥ tɨək̚˦˥]. Tones: bá — rising tone (sắc), tước — rising tone (sắc).
Is bá tước a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bá tước is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 伯爵.