bật mí
verb
Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˨ʔ mi˧˦]Huế [ʔɓək̚˨˩ʔ mɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓək̚˨˩˨ mɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bật mí means to reveal.
Meanings of bật mí in English
Verb
- to reveal (a secret, an unknown fact, a tip)
- bật mí bí mậtreveal the secret
Etymology
From bí mật (“secret”), generated through the nói lái process, with semantic influence from bật (“to switch on”) and mí (“eyelid”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bật mí mean in English?
bật mí (verb) means "to reveal".
How do you pronounce bật mí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓət̚˧˨ʔ mi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓək̚˨˩˨ mɪj˦˥]. Tones: bật — heavy tone (nặng), mí — rising tone (sắc).