Bắc Hàn
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓak̚˧˦ haːn˨˩]Huế [ʔɓak̚˦˧˥ haːŋ˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓak̚˦˥ haːŋ˨˩] browser voice
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Bắc Hàn means North Korea.
Chinese characters: 北韓
Meanings of Bắc Hàn in English
Noun
- North Korea ≈ Triều Tiên
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 北韓, from Korean 북한 (Bukhan). This term was adopted by the former country of South Vietnam and survives in Overseas Vietnamese communities.
Frequently asked questions
What does Bắc Hàn mean in English?
Bắc Hàn (noun) means "North Korea".
How do you pronounce Bắc Hàn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓak̚˧˦ haːn˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓak̚˦˥ haːŋ˨˩]. Tones: bắc — rising tone (sắc), hàn — falling tone (huyền).
Is Bắc Hàn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. Bắc Hàn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 北韓.