bác ái
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːk̚˧˦ ʔaːj˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaːk̚˦˧˥ ʔaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓaːk̚˦˥ ʔaːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bác ái means altruistic; humane; compassionate.
Chinese characters: 博愛
Meanings of bác ái in English
Adjective
- altruistic; humane; compassionate
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 博愛.
Frequently asked questions
What does bác ái mean in English?
bác ái (adjective) means "altruistic; humane; compassionate".
How do you pronounce bác ái?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːk̚˧˦ ʔaːj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaːk̚˦˥ ʔaːj˦˥]. Tones: bác — rising tone (sắc), ái — rising tone (sắc).
Is bác ái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bác ái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 博愛.