bằng hữu
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaŋ˨˩ hiw˦ˀ˥]Huế [ʔɓaŋ˦˩ hɨw˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓaŋ˨˩ hɨw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bằng hữu means companion.
Chinese characters: 朋友
Meanings of bằng hữu in English
Noun
- literary companion
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 朋友.
Frequently asked questions
What does bằng hữu mean in English?
bằng hữu (noun) means "companion".
How do you pronounce bằng hữu?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaŋ˨˩ hiw˦ˀ˥]; Saigon [ʔɓaŋ˨˩ hɨw˨˩˦]. Tones: bằng — falling tone (huyền), hữu — creaky rising tone (ngã).
Is bằng hữu a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bằng hữu is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 朋友.