bi ai
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ ʔaːj˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɪj˧˧ ʔaːj˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ ʔaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bi ai means tragically sad; painfully sad.
Chinese characters: 悲哀
Meanings of bi ai in English
Adjective
- literary tragically sad; painfully sad
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 悲哀.
Frequently asked questions
What does bi ai mean in English?
bi ai (adjective) means "tragically sad; painfully sad".
How do you pronounce bi ai?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ ʔaːj˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ ʔaːj˧˧]. Tones: bi — level tone (ngang), ai — level tone (ngang).
Is bi ai a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bi ai is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 悲哀.