bé bi
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɛ˧˦ ʔɓi˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɛ˨˩˦ ʔɓɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɛ˦˥ ʔɓɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bé bi means baby.
Classifier: con — e.g. một con bé bi (one baby)
Meanings of bé bi in English
Etymology
Blend of bé (“baby”) + English baby. Phono-semantic matching of English baby.
Frequently asked questions
What does bé bi mean in English?
bé bi (noun) means "baby".
How do you pronounce bé bi?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɛ˧˦ ʔɓi˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɛ˦˥ ʔɓɪj˧˧]. Tones: bé — rising tone (sắc), bi — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with bé bi?
Common classifiers: con — for example "một con bé bi" (one baby).