bình cũ rượu mới
IPA built syllable by syllable from each syllable's entry.
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bình cũ rượu mới means old vase; new liquor.
Meanings of bình cũ rượu mới in English
Phrase
- literal old vase, new liquor
- figurative old form, new content; the new, revised content is still conveyed with the old, familiar form, wording or literary devices
Frequently asked questions
What does bình cũ rượu mới mean in English?
bình cũ rượu mới (phrase) means "old vase; new liquor".
How do you pronounce bình cũ rượu mới?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˨˩ ku˦ˀ˥ ziəw˧˨ʔ məːj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɨn˨˩ kʊw˨˩˦ ɹɨəw˨˩˨ məːj˦˥]. Tones: bình — falling tone (huyền), cũ — creaky rising tone (ngã), rượu — heavy tone (nặng), mới — rising tone (sắc).