vô bổ
adjective Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [vo˧˧ ʔɓo˧˩]Huế [vow˧˧ ʔɓow˧˨]Saigon [vow˧˧ ʔɓow˨˩˦] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
vô bổ means pointless; leading nowhere.
Chinese characters: 無補
Meanings of vô bổ in English
Adjective
- pointless, leading nowhere
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 無補.
Frequently asked questions
What does vô bổ mean in English?
vô bổ (adjective) means "pointless; leading nowhere".
How do you pronounce vô bổ?
IPA: Hanoi [vo˧˧ ʔɓo˧˩]; Saigon [vow˧˧ ʔɓow˨˩˦]. Tones: vô — level tone (ngang), bổ — dipping tone (hỏi).
Is vô bổ a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. vô bổ is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 無補.