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bi hoan

noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ hwaːn˧˧]Huế [ʔɓɪj˧˧ hwaːŋ˧˧]Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ waːŋ˧˧] browser voice
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bi hoan means sorrows and joys.

Chinese characters: 悲歡

Meanings of bi hoan in English

Noun

  1. sorrows and joys

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 悲歡.

Frequently asked questions

What does bi hoan mean in English?

bi hoan (noun) means "sorrows and joys".

How do you pronounce bi hoan?

IPA: Hanoi [ʔɓi˧˧ hwaːn˧˧]; Saigon [ʔɓɪj˧˧ waːŋ˧˧]. Tones: bi — level tone (ngang), hoan — level tone (ngang).

Is bi hoan a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. bi hoan is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 悲歡.

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