bại trận
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːj˧˨ʔ t͡ɕən˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓaːj˨˩ʔ ʈəŋ˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓaːj˨˩˨ ʈəŋ˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bại trận means to be beaten; to be defeated; to be routed.
Chinese characters: 敗陣 (敗 “to lose” + 陣 “a bout”)
Meanings of bại trận in English
Verb
- to be beaten; to be defeated; to be routed (especially in sports)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 敗陣, composed of 敗 (“to lose”) and 陣 (“a bout”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bại trận mean in English?
bại trận (verb) means "to be beaten; to be defeated; to be routed".
How do you pronounce bại trận?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːj˧˨ʔ t͡ɕən˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓaːj˨˩˨ ʈəŋ˨˩˨]. Tones: bại — heavy tone (nặng), trận — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bại trận a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bại trận is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 敗陣.