trắng bệch
noun
Hanoi [t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ ʔɓəjk̟̚˧˨ʔ]Huế [ʈaŋ˦˧˥ ʔɓet̚˨˩ʔ]Saigon [ʈaŋ˦˥ ʔɓəːt̚˨˩˨] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
trắng bệch means sickly; chalky; pale white.
Meanings of trắng bệch in English
Noun
- sickly, chalky, pale white (of complexion)
Etymology
trắng (“white”) + bệch; the second syllable is non-Sino-Vietnamese reading of Chinese 白 (SV: bạch)
Frequently asked questions
What does trắng bệch mean in English?
trắng bệch (noun) means "sickly; chalky; pale white".
How do you pronounce trắng bệch?
IPA: Hanoi [t͡ɕaŋ˧˦ ʔɓəjk̟̚˧˨ʔ]; Saigon [ʈaŋ˦˥ ʔɓəːt̚˨˩˨]. Tones: trắng — rising tone (sắc), bệch — heavy tone (nặng).