chi bộ
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ ʔɓo˧˨ʔ]Huế [t͡ɕɪj˧˧ ʔɓow˨˩ʔ]Saigon [cɪj˧˧ ʔɓow˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
chi bộ means a branch; chapter; cell.
Chinese characters: 支部
Meanings of chi bộ in English
Noun
- a branch; chapter; cell
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 支部 (“branch; chapter”).
Frequently asked questions
What does chi bộ mean in English?
chi bộ (noun) means "a branch; chapter; cell".
How do you pronounce chi bộ?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕi˧˧ ʔɓo˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [cɪj˧˧ ʔɓow˨˩˨]. Tones: chi — level tone (ngang), bộ — heavy tone (nặng).
Is chi bộ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. chi bộ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 支部.