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bò cạp

adjectivenoun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ kaːp̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓɔ˦˩ kaːp̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ kaːp̚˨˩˨] browser voice
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bò cạp means shivering; trembling.

Meanings of bò cạp in English

Adjective

  1. Southern Vietnam shivering (from cold with teeth clattering); trembling

Noun

  1. alternative form of bọ cạp (“scorpion”)

Frequently asked questions

What does bò cạp mean in English?

bò cạp (adjective) means "shivering; trembling".

How do you pronounce bò cạp?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ kaːp̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ kaːp̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bò — falling tone (huyền), cạp — heavy tone (nặng).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.