bề
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓe˨˩]Huế [ʔɓej˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓej˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bề means side; surface.
Meanings of bề in English
Noun
- side, surface
- rank, social standing
- bề trênsuperiors
Words with bề
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bề could be written as 皮, 佊, 𠱀, 彼. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Cognate with Muong Bi piềl.
Frequently asked questions
What does bề mean in English?
bề (noun) means "side; surface".
How do you pronounce bề?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓe˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓej˨˩]. Tones: bề — falling tone (huyền).