từ bi
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tɨ˨˩ ʔɓi˧˧]Huế [tɨ˦˩ ʔɓɪj˧˧]Saigon [tɨ˨˩ ʔɓɪj˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
từ bi means compassionate; merciful; benevolent.
Chinese characters: 慈悲
Meanings of từ bi in English
Adjective
- compassionate, merciful; benevolent; pitying
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 慈悲.
Frequently asked questions
What does từ bi mean in English?
từ bi (adjective) means "compassionate; merciful; benevolent".
How do you pronounce từ bi?
IPA: Hanoi [tɨ˨˩ ʔɓi˧˧]; Saigon [tɨ˨˩ ʔɓɪj˧˧]. Tones: từ — falling tone (huyền), bi — level tone (ngang).
Is từ bi a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. từ bi is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 慈悲.