thất bảo
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ ʔɓaːw˧˩]Huế [tʰək̚˦˧˥ ʔɓaːw˧˨]Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ ʔɓaːw˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thất bảo means the seven treasures: vàng; bạc; lưu li.
Chinese characters: 七寶 (七 “seven” + 寶 “treasure”)
Meanings of thất bảo in English
Noun
- the seven treasures: vàng (gold), bạc (silver), lưu li, pha lê, (crystal) xà cừ (mother of pearl), xích châu and mã não (agate)
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 七寶, composed of 七 (“seven”) and 寶 (“treasure”)
Frequently asked questions
What does thất bảo mean in English?
thất bảo (noun) means "the seven treasures: vàng; bạc; lưu li".
How do you pronounce thất bảo?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰət̚˧˦ ʔɓaːw˧˩]; Saigon [tʰək̚˦˥ ʔɓaːw˨˩˦]. Tones: thất — rising tone (sắc), bảo — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is thất bảo a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thất bảo is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 七寶.