bao tử
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˧ tɨ˧˩]Huế [ʔɓaːw˧˧ tɨ˧˨]Saigon [ʔɓaːw˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bao tử means stomach.
Chinese characters: 包子 (包 “to wrap” + 子 “noun suffix”) Classifier: cái — e.g. một cái bao tử (one stomach)
Meanings of bao tử in English
Noun
- Central Vietnam, Southern Vietnam stomach ≈ dạ dày
- Ăn chậm nhai kĩ kẻo đau bao tử.Take slow and thorough bites, or else you'll get a stomachache.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 包子, composed of 包 (“to wrap”) and 子 (“noun suffix”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bao tử mean in English?
bao tử (noun) means "stomach".
How do you pronounce bao tử?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓaːw˧˧ tɨ˧˩]; Saigon [ʔɓaːw˧˧ tɨ˨˩˦]. Tones: bao — level tone (ngang), tử — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is bao tử a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bao tử is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 包子.
What classifier is used with bao tử?
Common classifiers: cái — for example "một cái bao tử" (one stomach).