bò né
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ nɛ˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɔ˦˩ nɛ˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ nɛ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bò né means beef.
Meanings of bò né in English
Noun
- a food dish consisting of an egg, beef, and pâté (topped with onion and cilantro) and served on a skillet
Etymology
bò (“bovine; beef”) + né (“to avoid”). Folk etymology claims one wants "to avoid" the hot oil that can shoot up.
Frequently asked questions
What does bò né mean in English?
bò né (noun) means "beef".
How do you pronounce bò né?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔ˨˩ nɛ˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɔ˨˩ nɛ˦˥]. Tones: bò — falling tone (huyền), né — rising tone (sắc).