bảo kiếm
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ kiəm˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˨ kiəm˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ kim˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bảo kiếm means precious sword.
Meanings of bảo kiếm in English
Noun
- precious sword
- Bảo kiếm mà không được dùng cũng phải cùn.Treasured but unused swords will still turn blunt.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 寶劍.
Frequently asked questions
What does bảo kiếm mean in English?
bảo kiếm (noun) means "precious sword".
How do you pronounce bảo kiếm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˩ kiəm˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˨˩˦ kim˦˥]. Tones: bảo — dipping tone (hỏi), kiếm — rising tone (sắc).
Is bảo kiếm a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bảo kiếm is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 寶劍.
What classifier is used with bảo kiếm?
Common classifiers: cây, thanh — for example "một cây bảo kiếm" (one precious sword).