bạc nhược
adjectiveadverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓaːk̚˨˩ʔ ɲɨək̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓaːk̚˨˩˨ ɲɨək̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bạc nhược means weak; feeble.
Chinese characters: 薄弱 (薄 “meager” + 弱 “weak”)
Meanings of bạc nhược in English
Adjective
- weak; feeble (especially of people or willpower)
Adverb
- weakly; feebly
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 薄弱, composed of 薄 (“meager”) and 弱 (“weak”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bạc nhược mean in English?
bạc nhược (adjective) means "weak; feeble".
How do you pronounce bạc nhược?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ ɲɨək̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓaːk̚˨˩˨ ɲɨək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bạc — heavy tone (nặng), nhược — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bạc nhược a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bạc nhược is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 薄弱.