bộ binh
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˨ʔ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓow˨˩ʔ ʔɓɨn˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓow˨˩˨ ʔɓɨn˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bộ binh means infantryman.
Chinese characters: 步兵
Meanings of bộ binh in English
Noun
- infantryman
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 步兵.
Frequently asked questions
What does bộ binh mean in English?
bộ binh (noun) means "infantryman".
How do you pronounce bộ binh?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˨ʔ ʔɓïŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓow˨˩˨ ʔɓɨn˧˧]. Tones: bộ — heavy tone (nặng), binh — level tone (ngang).
Is bộ binh a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bộ binh is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 步兵.