bấc
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓək̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bấc means wick; soft rush.
Classifier: cây — e.g. một cây bấc (one wick)
Meanings of bấc in English
Noun
- wick
- soft rush (Juncus effusus)
Etymology
It is not clear which was the original sense, although it is obvious they are of the same etymology. Compare Chinese 燈心草 /灯心草 (dēngxīncǎo, “rush”) and 燈芯 /灯芯 (dēngxīn, “wick”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bấc mean in English?
bấc (noun) means "wick; soft rush".
How do you pronounce bấc?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓək̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥]. Tones: bấc — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bấc?
Common classifiers: cây — for example "một cây bấc" (one wick).