bộ môn
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bộ môn means subject; focus; specialization.
Meanings of bộ môn in English
Noun
- subject; focus; specialization
- genre
- administrative unit at a university or college dedicated to one or more majors or subjects of study
Example sentences with bộ môn
- Tiểu bang Wyoming nổi tiếng với bộ môn trượt tuyết. Wyoming is famous for its great skiing.
Bilingual example sentences from Tatoeba (tatoeba.org, CC BY 2.0 FR).
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 部門.
Frequently asked questions
What does bộ môn mean in English?
bộ môn (noun) means "subject; focus; specialization".
How do you pronounce bộ môn?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓo˧˨ʔ mon˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓow˨˩˨ moŋ˧˧]. Tones: bộ — heavy tone (nặng), môn — level tone (ngang).
Is bộ môn a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bộ môn is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 部門.