bổ khuyết
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˩ xwiət̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓow˧˨ kʰwiək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓow˨˩˦ kʰwiək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bổ khuyết means to complement; to compensate.
Chinese characters: 補缺
Meanings of bổ khuyết in English
Verb
- to complement
- to compensate
- to substitute
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 補缺.
Frequently asked questions
What does bổ khuyết mean in English?
bổ khuyết (verb) means "to complement; to compensate".
How do you pronounce bổ khuyết?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˩ xwiət̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓow˨˩˦ kʰwiək̚˦˥]. Tones: bổ — dipping tone (hỏi), khuyết — rising tone (sắc).
Is bổ khuyết a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bổ khuyết is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 補缺.