thanh bạch
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
thanh bạch means pure and upright.
Meanings of thanh bạch in English
Adjective
- literary pure and upright
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 清白, composed of 清 and 白.
Frequently asked questions
What does thanh bạch mean in English?
thanh bạch (adjective) means "pure and upright".
How do you pronounce thanh bạch?
IPA: Hanoi [tʰajŋ̟˧˧ ʔɓajk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [tʰan˧˧ ʔɓat̚˨˩˨]. Tones: thanh — level tone (ngang), bạch — heavy tone (nặng).
Is thanh bạch a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. thanh bạch is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 清白.