bất ổn
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất ổn means unstable; problematic; not as it should be.
Meanings of bất ổn in English
Adjective
- unstable
- problematic, not as it should be
Noun
- issue, problem, complicated and unstable situation
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 不穩.
Frequently asked questions
What does bất ổn mean in English?
bất ổn (adjective) means "unstable; problematic; not as it should be".
How do you pronounce bất ổn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ ʔon˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ ʔoŋ˨˩˦]. Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), ổn — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is bất ổn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bất ổn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 不穩.