bạch nguyệt quang
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓajk̟̚˧˨ʔ ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ kwaːŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓat̚˨˩ʔ ŋwiək̚˨˩ʔ kwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓat̚˨˩˨ ŋwiək̚˨˩˨ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bạch nguyệt quang means pure and unsullied by reality.
Chinese characters: 白月光
Meanings of bạch nguyệt quang in English
Noun
- Internet slang, figurative a cherished memory of the first blush of love, pure and unsullied by reality
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 白月光, literally "white moonlight". For more, see the Chinese entry 白月光 (báiyuèguāng).
Frequently asked questions
What does bạch nguyệt quang mean in English?
bạch nguyệt quang (noun) means "pure and unsullied by reality".
How do you pronounce bạch nguyệt quang?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajk̟̚˧˨ʔ ŋwiət̚˧˨ʔ kwaːŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓat̚˨˩˨ ŋwiək̚˨˩˨ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: bạch — heavy tone (nặng), nguyệt — heavy tone (nặng), quang — level tone (ngang).
Is bạch nguyệt quang a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bạch nguyệt quang is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 白月光.