bách hợp
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓajk̟̚˧˦ həːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓat̚˦˧˥ həːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓat̚˦˥ həːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bách hợp means lily; Lilium pumilum.
Chinese characters: 百合
Meanings of bách hợp in English
Noun
- lily
- Lilium pumilum
- slang lesbianism
Adjective
- slang lesbian
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 百合.
Frequently asked questions
What does bách hợp mean in English?
bách hợp (noun) means "lily; Lilium pumilum".
How do you pronounce bách hợp?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajk̟̚˧˦ həːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓat̚˦˥ həːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bách — rising tone (sắc), hợp — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bách hợp a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bách hợp is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 百合.