bất li thân
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất li thân means essential; crucial; highly important.
Meanings of bất li thân in English
Adjective
- figurative essential; crucial; highly important
- inseparable
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 不 (“not”), 離 (“to separate”) and 身 (“body”), i.e. "not separated/inseparable from oneself".
Frequently asked questions
What does bất li thân mean in English?
bất li thân (adjective) means "essential; crucial; highly important".
How do you pronounce bất li thân?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ li˧˧ tʰən˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ lɪj˧˧ tʰəŋ˧˧]. Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), li — level tone (ngang), thân — level tone (ngang).