bùa chú
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓuə˨˩ t͡ɕu˧˦]Huế [ʔɓuə˦˩ t͡ɕʊw˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓuə˨˩ cʊw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bùa chú means a talisman; amulet.
Meanings of bùa chú in English
Noun
- a talisman; amulet (especially one inscribed)
- a spell; incantation
Etymology
Non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 符咒 (SV: phù chú).
Frequently asked questions
What does bùa chú mean in English?
bùa chú (noun) means "a talisman; amulet".
How do you pronounce bùa chú?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓuə˨˩ t͡ɕu˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓuə˨˩ cʊw˦˥]. Tones: bùa — falling tone (huyền), chú — rising tone (sắc).