chê bai
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Hanoi [t͡ɕe˧˧ ʔɓaːj˧˧]Huế [t͡ɕej˧˧ ʔɓaːj˧˧]Saigon [cej˧˧ ʔɓaːj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chê bai means to disparage; to denounce; to deplore.
Meanings of chê bai in English
Verb
- to disparage; to denounce; to deplore; to criticize ≈ chê trách
Historical script (chữ Nôm / Hán)
Before the Latin alphabet (chữ Quốc ngữ) became standard, chê bai could be written as 吱𠾦. Today Vietnamese is written only in the Latin alphabet.
Frequently asked questions
What does chê bai mean in English?
chê bai (verb) means "to disparage; to denounce; to deplore".
How do you pronounce chê bai?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕe˧˧ ʔɓaːj˧˧]; Saigon [cej˧˧ ʔɓaːj˧˧]. Tones: chê — level tone (ngang), bai — level tone (ngang).