bất hiếu
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ hiəw˧˦]Huế [ʔɓək̚˦˧˥ hiw˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ hiw˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất hiếu means unfilial.
Chinese characters: 不孝 (不 “un-” + 孝 “filial”)
Meanings of bất hiếu in English
Adjective
- derogatory unfilial (disrespectful of the duties and attitudes of a son or daughter toward their parents)
Synonyms and antonyms of bất hiếu
Antonyms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 不孝, composed of 不 (“un-”) and 孝 (“filial”), from Chinese 不孝 (bùxiào). Compare Japanese 不孝 (fuk(y)ō) and Korean 불효 (bulhyo).
Frequently asked questions
What does bất hiếu mean in English?
bất hiếu (adjective) means "unfilial".
How do you pronounce bất hiếu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ hiəw˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ hiw˦˥]. Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), hiếu — rising tone (sắc).
Is bất hiếu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bất hiếu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 不孝.