bản vị
nounadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ vi˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓaːŋ˧˨ vɪj˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ vɪj˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bản vị means a monetary standard.
Chinese characters: 本位
Meanings of bản vị in English
Noun
- a monetary standard
Adjective
- of one's own department or post
Words with bản vị
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 本位, composed of 本 and 位.
Frequently asked questions
What does bản vị mean in English?
bản vị (noun) means "a monetary standard".
How do you pronounce bản vị?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːn˧˩ vi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ vɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: bản — dipping tone (hỏi), vị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bản vị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bản vị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 本位.