khai bút
verb
Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ ʔɓut̚˧˦]Huế [kʰaːj˧˧ ʔɓʊk̚˦˧˥]Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khai bút means according to tradition.
Meanings of khai bút in English
Verb
- to use a pen of any kinds to write or draw at the start of a year, according to tradition
- Khai bút đầu năm.To khai bút at the start of a new year.
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 開 (“start, open”) and 笔 (“pen”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khai bút mean in English?
khai bút (verb) means "according to tradition".
How do you pronounce khai bút?
IPA: Hanoi [xaːj˧˧ ʔɓut̚˧˦]; Saigon [kʰaːj˧˧ ʔɓʊk͡p̚˦˥]. Tones: khai — level tone (ngang), bút — rising tone (sắc).