bát quái
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːt̚˧˦ kwaːj˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaːk̚˦˧˥ kwaːj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓaːk̚˦˥ waːj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bát quái means bagua.
Chinese characters: 八卦
Meanings of bát quái in English
Noun
- divination bagua
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 八卦.
Frequently asked questions
What does bát quái mean in English?
bát quái (noun) means "bagua".
How do you pronounce bát quái?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːt̚˧˦ kwaːj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaːk̚˦˥ waːj˦˥]. Tones: bát — rising tone (sắc), quái — rising tone (sắc).
Is bát quái a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bát quái is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 八卦.