bức bối
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɓɨk̚˧˦ ʔɓoj˧˦]Huế [ʔɓɨk̚˦˧˥ ʔɓoj˨˩˦]Saigon [ʔɓɨk̚˦˥ ʔɓoj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bức bối means hot; sultry.
Meanings of bức bối in English
Adjective
- hot; sultry (generally speaking)
- indisposed; not feeling quite well
Etymology
-ôi reduplication of bức.
Frequently asked questions
What does bức bối mean in English?
bức bối (adjective) means "hot; sultry".
How do you pronounce bức bối?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓɨk̚˧˦ ʔɓoj˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓɨk̚˦˥ ʔɓoj˦˥]. Tones: bức — rising tone (sắc), bối — rising tone (sắc).