bồi bút
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓoj˨˩ ʔɓut̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓoj˦˩ ʔɓʊk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓoj˨˩ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Classifier: kẻ — e.g. một kẻ bồi bút
Meanings of bồi bút in English
Noun
- derogatory writer or publicist who collaborated with the enemy
Etymology
bồi (“servant”) + bút (“pen”)
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce bồi bút?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓoj˨˩ ʔɓut̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓoj˨˩ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: bồi — falling tone (huyền), bút — rising tone (sắc).
What classifier is used with bồi bút?
Common classifiers: kẻ — for example "một kẻ bồi bút" (one bồi bút).