bất ly thân
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất ly thân means essential; crucial; highly important.
Also spelled bất li thân — same word, same meaning.
Meanings of bất ly 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 ly thân mean in English?
bất ly thân (adjective) means "essential; crucial; highly important".
How do you pronounce bất ly thân?
Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), ly — level tone (ngang), thân — level tone (ngang).