bi
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bi means a marble; a ball.
Meanings of bi in English
Noun
- a marble (spherical ball)
- bắn bito shoot marbles
- a ball
- bi cáia cue ball
- slang a ball (testicle)
- Á! Dập bi tao rồi!Ow! My bawlls popped!
Noun
- big concrete sewer
- a type of water tank made from concrete
Words with bi
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, bi could be written as 碑, 牌. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Etymology
Borrowed from French bille (“marble, ball”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bi mean in English?
bi (noun) means "a marble; a ball".
How do you pronounce bi?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧]. Tones: bi — level tone (ngang).
What classifier is used with bi?
Common classifiers: cục, hòn, viên — for example "một cục bi" (one a marble).