bi hài
adjectivenoun
Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ haːj˨˩]Huế [ʔɓɪj˧˧ haːj˦˩]Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ haːj˨˩] browser voice
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bi hài means being both tragic and humorous.
Meanings of bi hài in English
Adjective
- being both tragic and humorous
Noun
- the quality of being both tragic and humorous
- tragic and humorous incidents
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 悲 (“sorrowful”) and 諧 (“humorous”).
Frequently asked questions
What does bi hài mean in English?
bi hài (adjective) means "being both tragic and humorous".
How do you pronounce bi hài?
IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ haːj˨˩]; Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ haːj˨˩]. Tones: bi — level tone (ngang), hài — falling tone (huyền).