bội ước
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓoj˧˨ʔ ʔɨək̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓoj˨˩ʔ ʔɨək̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓoj˨˩˨ ʔɨək̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bội ước means to renege; break an agreement.
Chinese characters: 背約
Meanings of bội ước in English
Verb
- to renege; break an agreement
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 背約.
Frequently asked questions
What does bội ước mean in English?
bội ước (verb) means "to renege; break an agreement".
How do you pronounce bội ước?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓoj˧˨ʔ ʔɨək̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓoj˨˩˨ ʔɨək̚˦˥]. Tones: bội — heavy tone (nặng), ước — rising tone (sắc).
Is bội ước a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bội ước is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 背約.