Bụt nhà không thiêng
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Bụt nhà không thiêng means familiarity breeds contempt.
Meanings of Bụt nhà không thiêng in English
Proverb
- familiarity breeds contempt
Frequently asked questions
What does Bụt nhà không thiêng mean in English?
Bụt nhà không thiêng (proverb) means "familiarity breeds contempt".
How do you pronounce Bụt nhà không thiêng?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓut̚˧˨ʔ ɲaː˨˩ xəwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰiəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓʊk͡p̚˨˩˨ ɲaː˨˩ kʰəwŋ͡m˧˧ tʰiəŋ˧˧]. Tones: bụt — heavy tone (nặng), nhà — falling tone (huyền), không — level tone (ngang), thiêng — level tone (ngang).