bất minh
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ mïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓək̚˦˧˥ mɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ mɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất minh means unclear; obscure.
Chinese characters: 不明 (不 “not” + 明 “clear”)
Meanings of bất minh in English
Adjective
- unclear; obscure
- figurative suspicious; shady
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 不明, composed of 不 (“not”) and 明 (“clear”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bất minh mean in English?
bất minh (adjective) means "unclear; obscure".
How do you pronounce bất minh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ mïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ mɨn˧˧]. Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), minh — level tone (ngang).
Is bất minh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bất minh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 不明.