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bản lề

nounadjective
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ le˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˧˨ lej˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ lej˨˩] browser voice
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bản lề means hinge.

Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bản lề (one hinge)

Meanings of bản lề in English

Noun

  1. hinge (device for the pivoting of a door)

Adjective

  1. figurative of pivotal importance
    • năm bản lềpivotal year

Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)

Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bản lề could be written as 坂𨦙. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.

Frequently asked questions

What does bản lề mean in English?

bản lề (noun) means "hinge".

How do you pronounce bản lề?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ le˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ lej˨˩]. Tones: bản — dipping tone (hỏi), lề — falling tone (huyền).

What classifier is used with bản lề?

Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bản lề" (one hinge).

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited. IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.