biến sắc
verb Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓiən˧˦ sak̚˧˦]Huế [ʔɓiəŋ˦˧˥ ʂak̚˦˧˥]Saigon [ʔɓiəŋ˦˥ ʂak̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
biến sắc means to turn pale.
Chinese characters: 變色
Meanings of biến sắc in English
Verb
- of one's facial expression to turn pale ≈ thất sắc
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 變色.
Frequently asked questions
What does biến sắc mean in English?
biến sắc (verb) means "to turn pale".
How do you pronounce biến sắc?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓiən˧˦ sak̚˧˦]; Saigon [ʔɓiəŋ˦˥ ʂak̚˦˥]. Tones: biến — rising tone (sắc), sắc — rising tone (sắc).
Is biến sắc a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. biến sắc is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 變色.