bá vương
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˦ vɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaː˨˩˦ vɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaː˦˥ vɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bá vương means despot; overlord.
Chinese characters: 霸王
Meanings of bá vương in English
Noun
- literary despot; overlord
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 霸王.
Frequently asked questions
What does bá vương mean in English?
bá vương (noun) means "despot; overlord".
How do you pronounce bá vương?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˦ vɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaː˦˥ vɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: bá — rising tone (sắc), vương — level tone (ngang).
Is bá vương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bá vương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 霸王.