sao y bản chính
interjection
Hanoi [saːw˧˧ ʔi˧˧ ʔɓaːn˧˩ t͡ɕïŋ˧˦]Huế [ʂaːw˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˧˨ t͡ɕɨn˦˧˥]Saigon [ʂaːw˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ cɨn˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
Meanings of sao y bản chính in English
Interjection
- colloquial Used humorously to express surprise if two of something are highly similar.
Etymology
sao (“copy”) + y (“like”) + bản chính (“original version”).
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce sao y bản chính?
IPA: Hanoi [saːw˧˧ ʔi˧˧ ʔɓaːn˧˩ t͡ɕïŋ˧˦]; Saigon [ʂaːw˧˧ ʔɪj˧˧ ʔɓaːŋ˨˩˦ cɨn˦˥]. Tones: sao — level tone (ngang), y — level tone (ngang), bản — dipping tone (hỏi), chính — rising tone (sắc).