tiền bối
noun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [tiən˨˩ ʔɓoj˧˦]Huế [tiəŋ˦˩ ʔɓoj˨˩˦]Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ ʔɓoj˦˥] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
tiền bối means the older generations; philosophy or ways of life.
Chinese characters: 前輩 (前 “fore-” + 輩 “generation”)
Meanings of tiền bối in English
Noun
- the older generations, especially as considered as wise or pioneering in thought, philosophy or ways of life
- các bậc tiền bốithe wise older generations
- an upperclassman; a senpai
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 前輩, composed of 前 (“fore-”) and 輩 (“generation”). Compare Japanese 先輩 (senpai, tiên bối).
Frequently asked questions
What does tiền bối mean in English?
tiền bối (noun) means "the older generations; philosophy or ways of life".
How do you pronounce tiền bối?
IPA: Hanoi [tiən˨˩ ʔɓoj˧˦]; Saigon [tiəŋ˨˩ ʔɓoj˦˥]. Tones: tiền — falling tone (huyền), bối — rising tone (sắc).
Is tiền bối a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. tiền bối is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 前輩.