bôn ba
verb Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common
Hanoi [ʔɓon˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]Huế [ʔɓoŋ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓoŋ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bôn ba means to scurry; bustle; rush around.
Chinese characters: 奔波
Meanings of bôn ba in English
Verb
- to scurry; bustle; rush around
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 奔波.
Frequently asked questions
What does bôn ba mean in English?
bôn ba (verb) means "to scurry; bustle; rush around".
How do you pronounce bôn ba?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓon˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓoŋ˧˧ ʔɓaː˧˧]. Tones: bôn — level tone (ngang), ba — level tone (ngang).
Is bôn ba a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bôn ba is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 奔波.