bộp chộp
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bộp chộp means impetuous; rash; impatient.
Meanings of bộp chộp in English
Adjective
- impetuous; rash; impatient
Adverb
- impetuously; rashly; impatiently
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bộp chộp could be written as 𠶙𢴊. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
b- reduplication of chộp (“to grab”). Similar to "grabby".
Frequently asked questions
What does bộp chộp mean in English?
bộp chộp (adjective) means "impetuous; rash; impatient".
How do you pronounce bộp chộp?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓop̚˧˨ʔ t͡ɕop̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓop̚˨˩˨ cop̚˨˩˨]. Tones: bộp — heavy tone (nặng), chộp — heavy tone (nặng).