da bọc xương
adjective
Hanoi [zaː˧˧ ʔɓawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [jaː˧˧ ʔɓawk͡p̚˨˩ʔ sɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [jaː˧˧ ʔɓawk͡p̚˨˩˨ sɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
da bọc xương means nothing but skin and bones; mere bag of bones.
Meanings of da bọc xương in English
Adjective
- idiomatic nothing but skin and bones; mere bag of bones
Etymology
Compare Chinese 皮包骨 (bì bao cốt).
Frequently asked questions
What does da bọc xương mean in English?
da bọc xương (adjective) means "nothing but skin and bones; mere bag of bones".
How do you pronounce da bọc xương?
IPA: Hanoi [zaː˧˧ ʔɓawk͡p̚˧˨ʔ sɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [jaː˧˧ ʔɓawk͡p̚˨˩˨ sɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: da — level tone (ngang), bọc — heavy tone (nặng), xương — level tone (ngang).