bạch phiến
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓajk̟̚˧˨ʔ fiən˧˦]Huế [ʔɓat̚˨˩ʔ fiəŋ˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓat̚˨˩˨ fiəŋ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bạch phiến means heroin.
Chinese characters: 白片
Meanings of bạch phiến in English
Noun
- heroin
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 白片 (“white solid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bạch phiến mean in English?
bạch phiến (noun) means "heroin".
How do you pronounce bạch phiến?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓajk̟̚˧˨ʔ fiən˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓat̚˨˩˨ fiəŋ˦˥]. Tones: bạch — heavy tone (nặng), phiến — rising tone (sắc).
Is bạch phiến a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bạch phiến is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 白片.