bán khai
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˦ xaːj˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˦˧˥ kʰaːj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˦˥ kʰaːj˧˧] browser voice
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bán khai means under-developed; half-civilized.
Meanings of bán khai in English
Adjective
- derogatory, literary under-developed; half-civilized
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 半 and 開.
Frequently asked questions
What does bán khai mean in English?
bán khai (adjective) means "under-developed; half-civilized".
How do you pronounce bán khai?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˦ xaːj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˦˥ kʰaːj˧˧]. Tones: bán — rising tone (sắc), khai — level tone (ngang).