ba phải
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˧ faːj˧˩]Huế [ʔɓaː˧˧ faːj˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓaː˧˧ faːj˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ba phải means saying “yes”; lacking a backbone.
Meanings of ba phải in English
Adjective
- of a person saying “yes”, “right” or “okay” on every occasion; lacking any opinions of one's own; lacking a backbone
- Anh là cái đồ ba phải.Anything goes with him.
- yes-man
Etymology
ba (“three”) + phải (“right; true”).
Frequently asked questions
What does ba phải mean in English?
ba phải (adjective) means "saying “yes”; lacking a backbone".
How do you pronounce ba phải?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˧ faːj˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaː˧˧ faːj˨˩˦]. Tones: ba — level tone (ngang), phải — dipping tone (hỏi).