bất thành văn
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˨˩ van˧˧]Huế [ʔɓək̚˦˧˥ tʰɛɲ˦˩ vaŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ tʰan˨˩ vaŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bất thành văn means unwritten.
Chinese characters: 不成文
Meanings of bất thành văn in English
Adjective
- unwritten
- luật bất thành vănan unwritten rule
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 不成文.
Frequently asked questions
What does bất thành văn mean in English?
bất thành văn (adjective) means "unwritten".
How do you pronounce bất thành văn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˦ tʰajŋ̟˨˩ van˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˦˥ tʰan˨˩ vaŋ˧˧]. Tones: bất — rising tone (sắc), thành — falling tone (huyền), văn — level tone (ngang).
Is bất thành văn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bất thành văn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 不成文.