bình dân
adjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˨˩ zən˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɨn˦˩ jəŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɨn˨˩ jəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bình dân means popular; including a degree of informality.
Chinese characters: 平民
Meanings of bình dân in English
Adjective
- popular, including a degree of informality
- văn chương bình dânpopular literature
- tiếng nói bình dânpopular voice
- like a commoner; informal ≈ dân dã
- ăn mặc kiểu bình dânto dress informally
- nếp sống bình dâninformal way of life
- of services cheap; inexpensive
- cơm bình dâncheap rice meal
Noun
- collective commoners
- abbreviation short for bình dân học vụ
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 平民.
Frequently asked questions
What does bình dân mean in English?
bình dân (adjective) means "popular; including a degree of informality".
How do you pronounce bình dân?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓïŋ˨˩ zən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɨn˨˩ jəŋ˧˧]. Tones: bình — falling tone (huyền), dân — level tone (ngang).
Is bình dân a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bình dân is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 平民.