bút chì bấm
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bút chì bấm means mechanical pencil.
Meanings of bút chì bấm in English
Noun
- mechanical pencil ≈ bút chì kim
Etymology
bút chì (“pencil”) + bấm (“to press; to push”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bút chì bấm mean in English?
bút chì bấm (noun) means "mechanical pencil".
How do you pronounce bút chì bấm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓut̚˧˦ t͡ɕi˨˩ ʔɓəm˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥ cɪj˨˩ ʔɓəm˦˥]. Tones: bút — rising tone (sắc), chì — falling tone (huyền), bấm — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bút chì bấm?
Common classifiers: cây, chiếc — for example "một cây bút chì bấm" (one mechanical pencil).