bền
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Hanoi [ʔɓen˨˩]Huế [ʔɓen˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓəːn˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bền means durable; strong; solid.
Meanings of bền in English
Adjective
- of material durable; strong; solid; firm
- of emotion long-lasting
Words with bền
Idioms and sayings with bền
- ăn chắc mặc bền — to prioritize durability and utility over luxury or aesthetics
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bền could be written as 𥾽, 駢. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Cognate with Muong pền (“durable”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bền mean in English?
bền (adjective) means "durable; strong; solid".
How do you pronounce bền?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓen˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓəːn˨˩]. Tones: bền — falling tone (huyền).