bố thí
nounverb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˦ tʰi˧˦]Huế [ʔɓow˨˩˦ tʰɪj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓow˦˥ tʰɪj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bố thí means almsgiving; charity.
Chinese characters: 布施
Meanings of bố thí in English
Noun
- almsgiving; charity
- dana; the virtue of generosity
Verb
- to give alms
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 布施.
Frequently asked questions
What does bố thí mean in English?
bố thí (noun) means "almsgiving; charity".
How do you pronounce bố thí?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˦ tʰi˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓow˦˥ tʰɪj˦˥]. Tones: bố — rising tone (sắc), thí — rising tone (sắc).
Is bố thí a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bố thí is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 布施.