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bản năng

Level ≈B2 (approx.) noun Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ naŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˧˨ naŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ naŋ˧˧] browser voice
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bản năng means instinct.

Chinese characters: 本能

Meanings of bản năng in English

Noun

  1. instinct

Example sentences with bản năng

  • Bản năng thường là một người hướng dẫn tồi. Instinct is often a poor guide.
  • Anh ta có một bản năng chiến đấu mạnh mẽ. He is possessed of a strong fighting instinct.

Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 本能.

Frequently asked questions

What does bản năng mean in English?

bản năng (noun) means "instinct".

How do you pronounce bản năng?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ naŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ naŋ˧˧]. Tones: bản — dipping tone (hỏi), năng — level tone (ngang).

Is bản năng a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. bản năng is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 本能.

Meanings, pronunciation and etymology from English Wiktionary (wiktionary.org, via kaikki.org; CC BY-SA 4.0), reviewed and edited; example sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR). IPA shown for three accents: Hanoi (Northern), Huế (Central) and Saigon (Southern). The Listen button uses your browser's Vietnamese voice, for reference only. Levels are approximate, estimated from word frequency. Spotted a mistake? Let NgonNgu know.