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bói toán

noun
Hanoi [ʔɓɔj˧˦ twaːn˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɔj˨˩˦ twaːŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓɔj˦˥ t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˦˥] browser voice
Syllables · tones
bóirisingsắctoánrisingsắc

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bói toán means fortune-telling.

Meanings of bói toán in English

Noun

  1. fortune-telling

Etymology

bói + toán (算).

Frequently asked questions

What does bói toán mean in English?

bói toán (noun) means "fortune-telling".

How do you pronounce bói toán?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɔj˧˦ twaːn˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɔj˦˥ t⁽ʷ⁾aːŋ˦˥]. Tones: bói — rising tone (sắc), toán — rising tone (sắc).

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