kim bản vị
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
kim bản vị means gold standard.
Meanings of kim bản vị in English
Noun
- gold standard
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 金本位, composed of 金 and 本位.
Frequently asked questions
What does kim bản vị mean in English?
kim bản vị (noun) means "gold standard".
How do you pronounce kim bản vị?
IPA: Hanoi [kim˧˧ ʔɓaːn˧˩ vi˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [kim˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ vɪj˨˩˨]. Tones: kim — level tone (ngang), bản — dipping tone (hỏi), vị — heavy tone (nặng).
Is kim bản vị a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. kim bản vị is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 金本位.