quẫn bách
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [kwən˦ˀ˥ ʔɓajk̟̚˧˦]Huế [kwəŋ˧˨ ʔɓat̚˦˧˥]Saigon [wəŋ˨˩˦ ʔɓat̚˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
quẫn bách means poverty-stricken; poor; impoverished.
Chinese characters: 窘迫
Meanings of quẫn bách in English
Adjective
- poverty-stricken; poor; impoverished
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 窘迫, composed of 窘 and 迫.
Frequently asked questions
What does quẫn bách mean in English?
quẫn bách (adjective) means "poverty-stricken; poor; impoverished".
How do you pronounce quẫn bách?
IPA: Hanoi [kwən˦ˀ˥ ʔɓajk̟̚˧˦]; Saigon [wəŋ˨˩˦ ʔɓat̚˦˥]. Tones: quẫn — creaky rising tone (ngã), bách — rising tone (sắc).
Is quẫn bách a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. quẫn bách is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 窘迫.