bồng bột
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓot̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˦˩ ʔɓok̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓok̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bồng bột means ebullient; eager; energetic.
Chinese characters: 蓬勃
Meanings of bồng bột in English
Adjective
- ebullient; eager; energetic; impulsive
- Tuổi trẻ bồng bột, dễ mắc sai lầm.Young people are impulsive. It's easy for them to make mistakes.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 蓬勃 (“vigorous, flourishing”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bồng bột mean in English?
bồng bột (adjective) means "ebullient; eager; energetic".
How do you pronounce bồng bột?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓot̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓəwŋ͡m˨˩ ʔɓok̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bồng — falling tone (huyền), bột — heavy tone (nặng).
Is bồng bột a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bồng bột is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 蓬勃.