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