bi ca
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ kaː˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɪj˧˧ kaː˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ kaː˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
bi ca means sad melody; stirring strains; elegy.
Chinese characters: 悲歌
Meanings of bi ca in English
Noun
- sad melody; stirring strains; elegy; dirge
- Có chăng nhờ tấm lòng đơn sơ nơi bản bi ca kiêu hùng ấy mà người đã bừng tỉnh mộng mơ?Is it true that the man might've promptly sympathized for his decent heart meant for such a tragic yet epic melody?
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 悲歌.
Frequently asked questions
What does bi ca mean in English?
bi ca (noun) means "sad melody; stirring strains; elegy".
How do you pronounce bi ca?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ kaː˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ kaː˧˧]. Tones: bi — level tone (ngang), ca — level tone (ngang).
Is bi ca a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. bi ca is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 悲歌.