bấp bênh
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɓəp̚˧˦ ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˧]Huế [ʔɓəp̚˦˧˥ ʔɓen˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓəp̚˦˥ ʔɓəːn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bấp bênh means precarious; uncertain.
Meanings of bấp bênh in English
Adjective
- of a situation precarious; uncertain
- of a physical object unstable; unsteady; imbalance
- of an opinion pliable; wavering; indecisive
Etymology
Possible doublet of bập bênh (“seesaw”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bấp bênh mean in English?
bấp bênh (adjective) means "precarious; uncertain".
How do you pronounce bấp bênh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓəp̚˧˦ ʔɓəjŋ̟˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓəp̚˦˥ ʔɓəːn˧˧]. Tones: bấp — rising tone (sắc), bênh — level tone (ngang).