gò bó
verbadjective
Hanoi [ɣɔ˨˩ ʔɓɔ˧˦]Huế [ɣɔ˦˩ ʔɓɔ˨˩˦]Saigon [ɣɔ˨˩ ʔɓɔ˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
gò bó means to restrain; to restrict.
Meanings of gò bó in English
Verb
- to restrain; to restrict
Adjective
- restrained; (of writing style) affected; unnatural
Etymology
gò + bó.
Frequently asked questions
What does gò bó mean in English?
gò bó (verb) means "to restrain; to restrict".
How do you pronounce gò bó?
IPA: Hanoi [ɣɔ˨˩ ʔɓɔ˧˦]; Saigon [ɣɔ˨˩ ʔɓɔ˦˥]. Tones: gò — falling tone (huyền), bó — rising tone (sắc).