ba que
adjective
Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˧ kwɛ˧˧]Huế [ʔɓaː˧˧ kwɛ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓaː˧˧ wɛ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
ba que means deceitful; cheating; dishonest.
Meanings of ba que in English
Words with ba que
Idioms and sayings with ba que
- ba que xỏ lá — cheating and caddish; wicked and malicious; deceitful; roguish
Synonyms and antonyms of ba que
Antonyms
Etymology
Compound of ba (“three”) + que (“stick”), in reference to the flag of South Vietnam, which features three red stripes on a yellow background. The original meaning refers to a trick game during French colonial rule involving three sticks and a leaf, later used by the communists and opponents of South Vietnam to condemn the latter as a corrupt regime.
Frequently asked questions
What does ba que mean in English?
ba que (adjective) means "deceitful; cheating; dishonest".
How do you pronounce ba que?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaː˧˧ kwɛ˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓaː˧˧ wɛ˧˧]. Tones: ba — level tone (ngang), que — level tone (ngang).