biếm hoạ
noun
Hanoi [ʔɓiəm˧˦ hwaː˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʔɓiəm˦˧˥ hwaː˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʔɓim˦˥ waː˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
biếm hoạ means a caricature.
Meanings of biếm hoạ in English
Noun
- a caricature (a humorous or satirical cartoon drawing)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 貶 (“to abase/to criticize”) and 畫 (“drawing”).
Frequently asked questions
What does biếm hoạ mean in English?
biếm hoạ (noun) means "a caricature".
How do you pronounce biếm hoạ?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓiəm˧˦ hwaː˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʔɓim˦˥ waː˨˩˨]. Tones: biếm — rising tone (sắc), hoạ — heavy tone (nặng).