băng hà

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Hanoi [ʔɓaŋ˧˧ haː˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaŋ˧˧ haː˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓaŋ˧˧ haː˨˩] browser voice

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bănglevelngang hàfallinghuyền

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băng hà means to die.

Chinese characters: 冰河

Meanings of băng hà in English

Verb

of a monarch to die

Noun

a glacier

Words with băng hà

kỉ băng hà

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 冰河.

Frequently asked questions

What does băng hà mean in English?

băng hà (verb) means "to die".

How do you pronounce băng hà?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaŋ˧˧ haː˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaŋ˧˧ haː˨˩]. Tones: băng — level tone (ngang), hà — falling tone (huyền).

Is băng hà a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. băng hà is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 冰河.

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