bất diệt
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất diệt means imperishable; everlasting; forever.
Meanings of bất diệt in English
Adjective
- literary imperishable, everlasting, forever ≈ trường tồnvĩnh cửu
- Tinh thần Quốc Khánh mùng 2 tháng 9 là bất diệt.The spirit of the National Day, September the 2nd, is forever.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 不滅 (“indestructible”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bất diệt mean in English?
bất diệt (adjective) means "imperishable; everlasting; forever".
How do you pronounce bất diệt?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ ziət̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ jiək̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), diệt — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bất diệt a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bất diệt is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 不滅.