bằng trắc
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaŋ˨˩ t͡ɕak̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓaŋ˦˩ ʈak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓaŋ˨˩ ʈak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bằng trắc means level and oblique tones.
Chinese characters: 平仄 (平 “level tone” + 仄 “oblique tone”)
Meanings of bằng trắc in English
Noun
- level and oblique tones (technical term for classical Chinese rhythmic poetry)
- tonal patterns in classical Chinese poetry
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 平仄, composed of 平 (“level tone”) and 仄 (“oblique tone”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bằng trắc mean in English?
bằng trắc (noun) means "level and oblique tones".
How do you pronounce bằng trắc?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaŋ˨˩ t͡ɕak̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓaŋ˨˩ ʈak̚˦˥]. Tones: bằng — falling tone (huyền), trắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is bằng trắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bằng trắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 平仄.