bản quyền
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ kwiən˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˧˨ kwiəŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ wiəŋ˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bản quyền means copyright.
Chinese characters: 版權 (版 “copy” + 權 “right”)
Meanings of bản quyền in English
Noun
- informal copyright
Adjective
- informal copyrighted
- informal, of copyrighted material legally acquired
- 100% bản quyền100% legally acquired, 100% not bootlegged or pirated
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 版權, composed of 版 (“copy”) and 權 (“right”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bản quyền mean in English?
bản quyền (noun) means "copyright".
How do you pronounce bản quyền?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ kwiən˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ wiəŋ˨˩]. Tones: bản — dipping tone (hỏi), quyền — falling tone (huyền).
Is bản quyền a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bản quyền is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 版權.