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sầu bi

adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [səw˨˩ ʔɓi˧˧]Huế [ʂəw˦˩ ʔɓɪj˧˧]Saigon [ʂəw˨˩ ʔɓɪj˧˧] browser voice
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sầu bi means sad; melancholy.

Chinese characters: 愁悲

Meanings of sầu bi in English

Adjective

  1. sad; melancholy
    • Đức Mẹ sầu biOur Lady Of Sorrow

Etymology

Sino-Vietnamese word from 愁悲.

Frequently asked questions

What does sầu bi mean in English?

sầu bi (adjective) means "sad; melancholy".

How do you pronounce sầu bi?

IPA: Hanoi [səw˨˩ ʔɓi˧˧]; Saigon [ʂəw˨˩ ʔɓɪj˧˧]. Tones: sầu — falling tone (huyền), bi — level tone (ngang).

Is sầu bi a Sino-Vietnamese word?

Yes. sầu bi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 愁悲.

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