bờm
nounadjective
Hanoi [ʔɓəːm˨˩]Huế [ʔɓəːm˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓəːm˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bờm means a mane; a headband.
Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bờm (one mane)
Meanings of bờm in English
Noun
- of an equid, lion or cheetah a mane
- a headband
Adjective
- colloquial, humorous silly and lacking in common sense
Words with bờm
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bờm could be written as 𣭛. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Perhaps from a folktale of a silly, clumsy boy named "Bờm", who was offered many valuable things in exchange for his fan, but refused them all and only accepted a handful of sticky rice. This tale is usually expressed in poetic form.
Frequently asked questions
What does bờm mean in English?
bờm (noun) means "a mane; a headband".
How do you pronounce bờm?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓəːm˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓəːm˨˩]. Tones: bờm — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bờm?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bờm" (one a mane).