bật lửa
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˨ʔ lɨə˧˩]Huế [ʔɓək̚˨˩ʔ lɨə˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓək̚˨˩˨ lɨə˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bật lửa means lighter.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bật lửa (one lighter)
Meanings of bật lửa in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Northern Vietnam lighter ≈ hộp quẹt
Etymology
bật (“to snap, switch on”) + lửa (“fire”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bật lửa mean in English?
bật lửa (noun) means "lighter".
How do you pronounce bật lửa?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˨ʔ lɨə˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˨˩˨ lɨə˨˩˦]. Tones: bật — heavy tone (nặng), lửa — dipping tone (hỏi).
What classifier is used with bật lửa?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bật lửa" (one lighter).