bêu
verbadjective
Hanoi [ʔɓew˧˧]Huế [ʔɓew˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓew˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bêu means to expose to shame; to pillory.
Meanings of bêu in English
Verb
- to expose to shame; to pillory; to display publicly to humiliate or threaten
- synonym of bêu xấu (“to shame; to dishonour”)
Adjective
- colloquial shameful; disgraceful
Words with bêu
Etymology
Compare Old Chinese 標 (OC *pew).
Frequently asked questions
What does bêu mean in English?
bêu (verb) means "to expose to shame; to pillory".
How do you pronounce bêu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓew˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓew˧˧]. Tones: bêu — level tone (ngang).