bệ vệ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓe˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓej˨˩ʔ vej˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓej˨˩˨ vej˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bệ vệ means imposing; stately.
Chinese characters: 陛衛
Meanings of bệ vệ in English
Adjective
- imposing; stately
- majestic
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 陛衛.
Frequently asked questions
What does bệ vệ mean in English?
bệ vệ (adjective) means "imposing; stately".
How do you pronounce bệ vệ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓe˧˨ʔ ve˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓej˨˩˨ vej˨˩˨]. Tones: bệ — heavy tone (nặng), vệ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bệ vệ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bệ vệ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 陛衛.