bao lì xì
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˧ li˨˩ si˨˩]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˧ lɪj˦˩ sɪj˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˧˧ lɪj˨˩ sɪj˨˩] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bao lì xì means red envelope.
Meanings of bao lì xì in English
Noun
- red envelope
Etymology
bao + lì xì.
Frequently asked questions
What does bao lì xì mean in English?
bao lì xì (noun) means "red envelope".
How do you pronounce bao lì xì?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˧ li˨˩ si˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˧˧ lɪj˨˩ sɪj˨˩]. Tones: bao — level tone (ngang), lì — falling tone (huyền), xì — falling tone (huyền).
What classifier is used with bao lì xì?
Common classifiers: cái, chiếc, phong — for example "một cái bao lì xì" (one red envelope).