bản sắc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ sak̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˧˨ ʂak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ ʂak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bản sắc means identity; character.
Chinese characters: 本色
Meanings of bản sắc in English
Noun
- of a nation, ethnic group identity; character
Words with bản sắc
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 本色.
Frequently asked questions
What does bản sắc mean in English?
bản sắc (noun) means "identity; character".
How do you pronounce bản sắc?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ sak̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ ʂak̚˦˥]. Tones: bản — dipping tone (hỏi), sắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is bản sắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bản sắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 本色.