kiêu bạc
adjective
Hanoi [kiəw˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [kiw˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [kiw˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kiêu bạc means prone to despise.
Meanings of kiêu bạc in English
Adjective
- prone to despise ≈ khinh miệt
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 驕 (“arrogant”) and 薄 (“unkind”).
Frequently asked questions
What does kiêu bạc mean in English?
kiêu bạc (adjective) means "prone to despise".
How do you pronounce kiêu bạc?
IPA: Hanoi [kiəw˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kiw˧˧ ʔɓaːk̚˨˩˨]. Tones: kiêu — level tone (ngang), bạc — heavy tone (nặng).