bức bách
verbadjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓɨk̚˧˦ ʔɓajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɨk̚˦˧˥ ʔɓat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓɨk̚˦˥ ʔɓat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bức bách means to coerce; to force.
Chinese characters: 逼迫 (逼 “to force” + 迫 “to force”)
Meanings of bức bách in English
Verb
- to coerce; to force
- bị bức bách phải làmto be coerced into working
Adjective
- urgent; pressing
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 逼迫, composed of 逼 (“to force”) and 迫 (“to force”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bức bách mean in English?
bức bách (verb) means "to coerce; to force".
How do you pronounce bức bách?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɨk̚˧˦ ʔɓajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɨk̚˦˥ ʔɓat̚˦˥]. Tones: bức — rising tone (sắc), bách — rising tone (sắc).
Is bức bách a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bức bách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 逼迫.