bóng truyền
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓawŋ͡m˧˦ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]Huế [ʔɓawŋ͡m˦˧˥ ʈwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓawŋ͡m˦˥ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bóng truyền means volleyball; a volleyball.
Also spelled bóng chuyền — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of bóng truyền in English
Noun
- volleyball (the sport)
- a volleyball
Etymology
bóng (“ball”) + chuyền (“to pass”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bóng truyền mean in English?
bóng truyền (noun) means "volleyball; a volleyball".
How do you pronounce bóng truyền?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓawŋ͡m˧˦ t͡ɕwiən˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓawŋ͡m˦˥ ʈ⁽ʷ⁾iəŋ˨˩]. Tones: bóng — rising tone (sắc), truyền — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bóng truyền?
Common classifiers: quả, trái — for example "một quả bóng truyền" (one volleyball).