bồi bổ
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓoj˨˩ ʔɓo˧˩]Huế [ʔɓoj˦˩ ʔɓow˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓoj˨˩ ʔɓow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bồi bổ means to nourish; to supplement; to foster.
Chinese characters: 培補
Meanings of bồi bổ in English
Verb
- to nourish; to supplement; to foster
- to strengthen; to reinforce
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 培補 (“to nourish”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bồi bổ mean in English?
bồi bổ (verb) means "to nourish; to supplement; to foster".
How do you pronounce bồi bổ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓoj˨˩ ʔɓo˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓoj˨˩ ʔɓow˨˩˦]. Tones: bồi — falling tone (huyền), bổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is bồi bổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bồi bổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 培補.