bội bạc
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɓoj˧˨ʔ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓoj˨˩ʔ ʔɓaːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓoj˨˩˨ ʔɓaːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bội bạc means ungrateful; thankless; unappreciative.
Meanings of bội bạc in English
Adjective
- ungrateful; thankless; unappreciative
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 背 (“to betray”) and 薄 (“stingy; unkind”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bội bạc mean in English?
bội bạc (adjective) means "ungrateful; thankless; unappreciative".
How do you pronounce bội bạc?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓoj˧˨ʔ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓoj˨˩˨ ʔɓaːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bội — heavy tone (nặng), bạc — heavy tone (nặng).