bướng bỉnh
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Hanoi [ʔɓɨəŋ˧˦ ʔɓïŋ˧˩]Huế [ʔɓɨəŋ˦˧˥ ʔɓɨn˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓɨəŋ˦˥ ʔɓɨn˨˩˦] browser voice
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bướng bỉnh means stubborn; obstinate.
Meanings of bướng bỉnh in English
Adjective
- stubborn; obstinate
Example sentences with bướng bỉnh
- Cô ấy là một cô gái bướng bỉnh. She's an obstinate girl.
- Tôi thấy rằng bạn cũng bướng bỉnh như tôi. I see that you're as stubborn as I am.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
-inh reduplication of bướng.
Frequently asked questions
What does bướng bỉnh mean in English?
bướng bỉnh (adjective) means "stubborn; obstinate".
How do you pronounce bướng bỉnh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɨəŋ˧˦ ʔɓïŋ˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓɨəŋ˦˥ ʔɓɨn˨˩˦]. Tones: bướng — rising tone (sắc), bỉnh — dipping tone (hỏi).