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bỉ

Level ≈B2 (approx.) verb Sino-Vietnamese Top 5,000 most common
Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˩]Huế [ʔɓɪj˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓɪj˨˩˦] browser voice
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bỉdippinghỏi

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bỉ means to despise; to slight.

Chinese characters: 比

Meanings of bỉ in English

Verb

  1. to despise, to slight
    • những điều ham muốn ấy thật đáng bỉsuch desires are despicable indeed

Words with bỉ

bỉ ổikhinh bỉthô bỉbỉ baiBỉ Quốcbỉ vỏ

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 鄙.

Frequently asked questions

What does bỉ mean in English?

bỉ (verb) means "to despise; to slight".

How do you pronounce bỉ?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓɪj˨˩˦]. Tones: bỉ — dipping tone (hỏi).

Is bỉ a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. bỉ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 比.

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